Introduction of RIPATEC
EYE DROPS:

RIPATEC EYE DROPS
contains Ripasudil which belongs to the group of medicines called Rho kinase
inhibitors. It is used to decrease elevated intraocular pressure in patients
with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma as adjunctive therapy in
patients who are not responding to prostaglandin analogues or topical
beta-blockers or used alone in patients who are not responsive or
contraindicated to other intraocular pressure lowering medications.

Glaucoma is an
ocular disorder that causes gradually loss of eye sight due to increase in
internal eye pressure.

Before using
RIPATEC EYE DROPS inform your doctor if you have acute primary angle-closure
glaucoma (an eye disorder due to increase in internal pressure). Contact your
doctor before using.

The safety of
RIPATEC EYE DROPS has not been established in pregnant women. Contact your
doctor before using. RIPATEC EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in
breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor
before using.

Safety of RIPATEC
EYE DROPS have not been established in low-birth-weight infants, new born’s and
children. Contact your doctor before using.

The most common
side effects of using RIPATEC EYE DROPS are conjunctival hyperaemia (dilation
and redness of eye), conjunctivitis (eye inflammation), blepharitis
(inflammation of eye lids) and eye irritation. Contact your physician if the
above side effects worsen.

Uses of RIPATEC EYE DROPS:

Decrease elevated
intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma

How to use RIPATEC EYE DROPS:

Always use as
directed by your physician. Instil RIPATEC EYE DROPS into the affected eye as
advised by your physician. It is for ophthalmic use only. Your doctor will
prescribe the right dose depends on your age, body weight and severity of the
condition.