Andremide 20% Eye Drop

Andremide 20% Eye Drop is a sulfonamide antibiotic available in the forms of eye drops, lotion and a powder. Sulfonamides are basically synthetic bacteriostatic antibiotics which means that they are active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It blocks the production of dihydrofolic acid by preventing the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase. It is a competitive inhibitor of bacterial para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). PABA is required for bacterial synthesis of folic acid and it is an essential component for bacterial growth.

When used in eye drops it works by restricting the production of folic acid, which bacteria need for growth. It is also used as a cream to treat skin infections and as eye drops to treat eye infections. It is also used on the skin to treat acne and seborrheic dermatitis. In cream form it is used to treat bacterial infections on the skin. It can also be taken orally to treat urinary tract infections. It kills the bacteria by restricting the production of folic acid, which is essential for bacterial growth. It mainly inhibits the multiplication of bacteria as it acts in a competitive inhibitor.

• Bacterial Infections

• Eye Irritation

• Stinging In The Eyes

• Burning Sensation

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Intasporin powder may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Andremide 20% Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ocu Sulf 20% Eye Drop

  Cipla Ltd

Bacterial para-aminobenzoic acid is inhibited by Andremide 20% Eye Drop which is an important component when it comes to the growth of bacteria. Andremide 20% Eye Drop is a type of enzyme inhibition which is known as competitive inhibitor. For the synthesis of the vitamin folic acid the inhibition reaction is important.