PHARMACY DUTIES Breathy Content NaCl Indication Dry and inflamed nasal membranes due to colds, allergies, low humidity, minor nose bleeds, minor nasal irritation. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to NaCl. Mechanism of drug action Breathy works to reduce mucosal secretions, thereby helping reduce mucus from the nose and sinuses. How to use Infants and children ≥ 1 month1-2 drops in each nostril Otrivin Content Xylometazoline HCl Mechanism of drug action Vasoconstriction of veins and arteries in the nose thereby relieving nasal congestion. Indication (1) Relieve nasal congestion due to colds, 'hay fever'/other allergic rhinitis, sinusitis. (2) Helps dry secretions in paranasal sinus inflammation. (3) Make rhinoscopy procedures easier. Contraindications Children <2 years, Glaucoma, patients with trans-speinoidal hypophysectomy or who underwent OP up to the dura mater. Side effects Burning in the nose/throat, local irritation, nausea, headache, dryness of the nasal mucosa. How to use For adults and children >12 years2-3 drops or 1 spray in each nasal cavity 3x per day. For children > 2 years 1-2 drops in each nasal cavity 1-2x/day, maximum 3x/day. Terramicyn Content Oxytetracyclin Mechanism of drug action Oxytetracycline is a tetracycline class of antibiotics which is a product of the metabolism of Streptomyces rimosus. Oxytetracycline is bacteriostatic by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Oxytetracycline is active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Antibiotics belonging to the tetracycline class have the same antibacterial spectrum and cross-resistance within this class of antibiotics is quite common. Indication Conjunctivitis, dacryocytitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, keratitis, trachoma, blepharitis, preoperative prophylaxis against infection. Side effects allergic reaction How to use Apply to the lower eyelid conjunctiva 4-6x/day. Contraindications Pregnant, hypersensitivity to drug components. Gentamicin Content Each mL of eye drops contains gentamicin sulfate, equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin base and an additional substance of 0.05 mg benzalkonium chloride. Mechanism of drug action Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside class of antibiotic which actively inhibits grampositive and gram-negative germs, including germs that are resistant to other antimicrobials, such as penicillinase-producing Staphylococcus; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Proteus; Klebsiella; E. coli. The mechanism of action is based on inhibition of protein synthesis. Indication For the treatment of infections caused by bacteria susceptible to gentamicin in the outer structures of the eye and its adnexa. Contraindications Infections caused by viruses and fungi, wearing soft contact lenses, hypersensitivity to gentamicin. How to use Instill one or two drops every four hours. In severe infections, the dose can be increased to two drops once every four hours. Can be continuously treated at night especially in the treatment of corneal ulcers. Side effects Burning sensation in the eyes and irritation at the time of instillation, non-specific conjunctivitis, conjunctival epithelial defects and conjunctival hyperemia.