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perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic
Peds Dosing .
Peds dosing is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.
Contraindications / Cautions .
- hypersensitivity to drug or ingredient
Drug Interactions .
Overview
perfluorohexyloctane
semifluorinated alkane ophthalmic
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None
No significant interactions known or found for this drug. Caution always advised with multiple medications.
Adverse Reactions .
Serious Reactions
may occur but none reported
Common Reactions
- blurred vision
- conjunctival redness
- hypersensitivity reaction
Safety/Monitoring .
Monitoring Parameters
no routine tests recommended
Pregnancy/Lactation .
Pregnancy
Clinical Summary
may use during pregnancy; no human data available, though risk of fetal harm not expected based on minimal systemic absorption
Lactation
Clinical Summary
may use while breastfeeding; no human data available, though risk of infant harm and adverse effects on milk production not expected based on minimal systemic absorption in breastfeeding patients
Pharmacology .
Metabolism: for perfluorohexyloctane: unknown; CYP450: none; Info: minimal systemic absorption
Excretion: for perfluorohexyloctane: unknown; Half-life: unknown
Subclass: Ocular Dryness/Irritation
Mechanism of Action
for perfluorohexyloctane: exact mechanism of action unknown; forms monolayer at air-liquid interface of tear film, possibly reducing evaporation
Formulary .
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