Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Ophthalmic
PrescriptionNoms de marque : EPIOXA CROSS-LINKING
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION EPIOXA HD (riboflavin 5'-phosphate ophthalmic solution) 0.239% and EPIOXA (riboflavin 5'-phosphate ophthalmic solution) 0.177% contain riboflavin 5'-phosphate, a photoenhancer, for topical ophthalmic use. EPIOXA HD 0.239% is a clear, yellow, sterile buffered solution containing 2.39 mg/mL riboflavin 5'-phosphate. The pH of the solution is 6.7 to 7.7 and the osmolality is 200 mOsm/kg to 260 mOsm/kg. Each mL of solution contains 2.50 mg of riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium (equivalent to 1.97 mg/mL riboflavin). Riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium is a mixture of the sodium salts of riboflavin, riboflavin monophosphates, and riboflavin diphosphates. The inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, edetate disodium dihydrate, tromethamine, monobasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, benzalkonium chloride, and water for injection. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may be added to adjust pH. EPIOXA 0.177% is a clear, yellow, sterile buffered solution containing 1.77 mg/mL riboflavin 5'-phosphate. The pH of the solution is 6.5 to 7.5 and the osmolality is 330 mOsm/kg to 400 mOsm/kg. Each mL of solution contains 1.85 mg of riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium (equivalent to 1.46 mg/mL riboflavin). Riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium is a mixture of the sodium salts of riboflavin, riboflavin monophosphates, and riboflavin diphosphates. The inactive ingredients are sodium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, tromethamine, monobasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, and water for injection. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may be added to adjust pH. The molecular formula for riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium (Vitamin B2) is C 17 H 20 N 4 NaO 9 P with a molecular weight of 478.33 g/mol. Chemical Structure
Indications et Utilisation
Comment ça marche
Posologie et Administration
Side Effects Overview
Mises en Garde et Précautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Herpetic keratitis : Use with caution in patients with a history of herpetic keratitis due to the potential for reactivation ( 5 ). 5.1 Herpetic Keratitis Corneal collagen cross-linking should be used with caution in patients with a history of herpetic keratitis due to the potential for reactivation of herpes keratitis.
Contre-indications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity ( 4.1 ) Aphakic and pseudophakic patients without a UV-blocking intraocular lens ( 4.2 ) 4.1 Hypersensitivity EPIOXA HD and EPIOXA are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to benzalkonium chloride or any ingredients in EPIOXA HD and EPIOXA. 4.2 Aphakic and Pseudophakic Patients Epithelium-on corneal collagen cross-linking is contraindicated in aphakic patients and pseudophakic patients without a UV-blocking intraocular lens.
Pharmacocinétique
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EPIOXA HD and EPIOXA are indicated in epithelium-on corneal collagen cross-linking for the treatment of keratoconus in adults and pediatric patients aged 13 years and older, in conjunction with the O 2 n System and the Boost Goggles. EPIOXA HD and EPIOXA are photoenhancers indicated for use in epithelium-on corneal collagen cross-linking for the treatment of keratoconus in adults and pediatric patients aged 13 years and older, in conjunction with the O 2 n System and …
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply topical anesthetic and insert a lid speculum ( 2 ). Using a cellulose spear sponge soaked with EPIOXA HD, remove the mucin layer from the corneal surface without debriding the corneal epithelium (epithelium-on) by swiping the sponge 4 to 10 times horizontally and vertically ( 2 ). Apply two drops of EPIOXA HD topically on the eye every 60 seconds for 4 minutes (STEP 1), followed by two drops of EPIOXA topically on the eye …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Herpetic keratitis : Use with caution in patients with a history of herpetic keratitis due to the potential for reactivation ( 5 ). 5.1 Herpetic Keratitis Corneal collagen cross-linking should be used with caution in patients with a history of herpetic keratitis due to the potential for reactivation of herpes keratitis.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity ( 4.1 ) Aphakic and pseudophakic patients without a UV-blocking intraocular lens ( 4.2 ) 4.1 Hypersensitivity EPIOXA HD and EPIOXA are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to benzalkonium chloride or any ingredients in EPIOXA HD and EPIOXA. 4.2 Aphakic and Pseudophakic Patients Epithelium-on corneal collagen cross-linking is contraindicated in aphakic patients and pseudophakic patients without a UV-blocking intraocular lens.
Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Ophthalmic is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Ophthalmic drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Ophthalmic label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 2727363 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Ophthalmic (FDA National Drug Code)
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