Pimafucin
Composition for Pimafucin Products
Pimafucin Products are primarily used for
Fungal infections of eye, Severe fungal infections, Kala-azarProducts for Pimafucin
Pimafucin 5% Eye Drop
packet of 3 ml Eye Drop
MRP₹46.34
Substitute brands for Pimafucin
About Pimafucin Products
Uses of Pimafucin Products
Natamycin is used in the treatment of fungal infections of eye, severe fungal infections and kala-azar.
Pimafucin Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Pimafucin are Eye irritation, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Allergic reaction, Chest pain, Corneal opacity, Breathlessness, Eye discomfort, Eye pain, Foreign body sensation, Eye swelling, Vision changes, Ocular hyperemia, Teary eyes.
How Pimafucin Products work
Natamycin is an antifungal medication. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.
In Depth Information for Pimafucin Products
- Pimafucin should be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Remove contact lenses before using Pimafucin and allow at least 15 minutes before re-inserting them.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Consult your doctor if the symptoms get worse or do not get better within 2 weeks of treatment.
Patient Concerns about Pimafucin Products
Frequently asked questions about Pimafucin Products
Q. Does Pimafucin 5% Eye Drop cause cancer?
Pimafucin 5% Eye Drop has no known effects on causing cancers
Q. Where does Pimafucin 5% Eye Drop come from?
Pimafucin 5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces natalensis
Q. How does Pimafucin 5% Eye Drop work?
Pimafucin 5% Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called tetraene polyene antibiotic. Pimafucin 5% Eye Drop binds to the fungal cell wall, alters the permeability of the cell wall and causes depletion of the cellular contents; thereby reducing growth and proliferation of fungi
Q. Why Pimafucin 5% Eye Drop does not affect bacteria?
The mechanism of action of Pimafucin 5% Eye Drop is through binding of the molecule to the sterol moiety of the fungal cell membrane. Since bacterial cell wall doesn't contain sterol moiety, it doesn't affect bacteria.