Akten
What is Akten?[edit | edit source]
- Akten (lidocaine hydrochloride) is a local anesthetic used for ocular surface anesthesia.
What are the uses of this medicine?[edit | edit source]
- Akten (lidocaine hydrochloride) is used for ocular surface anesthesia during ophthalmologic procedures.
How does this medicine work?[edit | edit source]
- Akten (lidocaine hydrochloride) is a local anesthetic agent that stabilizes the neuronal membrane by inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for the initiation and conduction of impulses, thereby effecting local anesthetic action.
- Anesthesia generally occurs between 20 seconds to 1 minute and persists for 5 to 30 minutes.
Who Should Not Use this medicine ?[edit | edit source]
- This medicine have no usage limitations.
What drug interactions can this medicine cause?[edit | edit source]
- No formal drug interaction studies have been conducted with Akten.
Is this medicine FDA approved?[edit | edit source]
- Initial U.S. Approval: 1972
How should this medicine be used?[edit | edit source]
Recommended dosage:
- The recommended dose of AKTEN® is 2 drops applied to the ocular surface in the area of the planned procedure.
- Additional anesthesia may be reapplied as needed.
Administration:
- For Topical Ophthalmic Use.
- Not for Injection.
What are the dosage forms and brand names of this medicine?[edit | edit source]
This medicine is available in fallowing doasage form:
- As AKTEN® 3.5% (35 mg/mL) Ophthalmic Gel.
This medicine is available in fallowing brand namesː
- AKTEN
What side effects can this medication cause?[edit | edit source]
The most common side effects of this medicine include:
What special precautions should I follow?[edit | edit source]
- AKTEN is indicated for topical ophthalmic use. Not for Injection.
- Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic may produce permanent corneal opacification and ulceration with accompanying visual loss.
- AKTEN is indicated for administration under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider. AKTEN is not intended for patient self-administration.
What to do in case of emergency/overdose?[edit | edit source]
Symptoms of overdosage may include:
- permanent corneal opacification and ulceration with accompanying visual loss.
- However, topical ocular application of AKTEN® is not expected to result in systemic exposure.
Treatment of overdosage:
- In the event of an overdose, appropriate supportive treatment should be initiated.
Can this medicine be used in pregnancy?[edit | edit source]
- There are, however, no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women.
Can this medicine be used in children?[edit | edit source]
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have been extrapolated from studies in older subjects and studies in pediatric patients using different formulations of lidocaine.
What are the active and inactive ingredients in this medicine?[edit | edit source]
Active ingredient:
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride Anhydrous
Inactive ingredients:
- Hypromelloses
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Water
Who manufactures and distributes this medicine?[edit | edit source]
Manufactured by:
- Akorn Operating Company LLC
- Lake Forest, IL
- Made in Switzerland
What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?[edit | edit source]
- Store at 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
- Keep container closed and protected from light in the original carton until use.
- Discard after use.
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