Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of pressure in the eyes (ocular hypertension) and glaucoma. It works by decreasing the pressure of fluid in the eye (aqueous humor), which helps in lowering the increased eye pressure.

Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop1 and Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop2.

Uses of Akudin T Eye Drop

Treatment of Ocular hypertension

Benefits of Akudin T Eye Drop

In Treatment of Ocular hypertension

Ocular hypertension is a condition where the pressure inside the eye is higher than normal eye pressure due to fluid build-up. Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. This prevents further damage or complications such as change in vision or even loss of vision. You should only use Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Akudin T Eye Drop

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 side effects of Akudin T

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Blurred vision

How to use Akudin T Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Akudin T Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop

₹199.0/Eye Drop

Abpress Eye Drop

Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹280/eye drop

41% costlier

Brimochek T Eye Drop

Indoco Remedies Ltd

₹343/eye drop

72% costlier

Brimofinet 5 mg/1.5 mg Eye Drop

Calix Health Care

₹150/eye drop

25% cheaper

Quick tips

Akudin T Eye Drop

Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

Doctor advised for medication for glaucoma suspect only because eye pressure is 22 but all other tests are normal.medicine , 9 pm drops is prescribed. Please advice

Dr. Vishal Arora

Ophthalmology

Ocular hypertension can lead to glaucoma eventually. Continue the drops

Having visual ocular migrane atleast twice a week please recommend the right medicine.

Dr. Vishal Arora

Ophthalmology

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FAQs

Akudin T Eye Drop

How to use Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop?

Wash your hands before applying Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop. For applying Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop, tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put the drops in the pouch.

Can Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop be stopped when symptoms are relieved?

No, Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop should be continued as advised by the doctor. If any problems are experienced due to the use of Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

Can the use of Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop cause blurry vision?

Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop can blur your eyes for a short period of time. Avoid driving or operating machinery just after using Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

What are the contraindications associated with the use of Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop?

Akudin T 5mg/1.5mg Eye Drop should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to Timolol, Brimonidine or any of its constituents. This medicine should be avoided in patients who have airway disease, lung disease or heart disease. This medicine should not be used in children who are 2 years old or younger.

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References

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