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Atropine + Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone
INFORMATION ABOUT ATROPINE + CHLORAMPHENICOL + DEXAMETHASONE
Atropine + Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone Uses
Atropine+Chloramphenicol+Dexamethasone is used in the treatment of uveitis.
How Atropine + Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone works
Atropine + Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone is a combination of three medicines: Atropine , Chloramphenicol and Dexamethasone. Atropine is an anticholinergic medicine which works by making the pupil of your eye larger and relax the muscles in your eye. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
Common side effects of Atropine + Chloramphenicol + Dexamethasone
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Itching, Irritation, Stinging sensation, Eye redness, Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
18 Feb 2020 | 11:53 AM (UTC)
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