那他霉素滴眼液是什么药？一般要怎么保存？

Fungal keratitis (FK) mostly refers to the infection caused by fungi invading the cornea. The disease progresses slowly. In the early stage of the disease, blurred vision and eye irritation are often present, with no specific symptoms. The clinical symptoms are similar to those of viral and bacterial keratitis. Therefore, it is easy to miss or misdiagnose. Improper diagnosis and treatment of FK patients will increase the risk of blindness. In recent years, affected by the abuse of glucocorticoids and antibiotics, and my country is a large agricultural country, the clinical prevalence of FK has gradually increased. Drug therapy is a commonly used method in the treatment of FK. The solution is used as an antifungal agent with definite bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects. It is the first-line drug in the treatment of FK. What is Natamycin Eye Drops?

Natamycin eye drops, as an eye antifungal preparation, is the only drug approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is highly sensitive to filamentous fungi, especially Fusarium and Aspergillus. It can combine drug molecules and sterol molecules in fungal cell membranes to facilitate the formation of polysterol complexes. It can also form micropores on the cell membrane, adjust the permeability of the cell membrane, and cause the depletion of intracellular cellular components in bacterial cells. The bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects are definite. At the same time, natamycin eye drops can adhere to the surface of corneal ulcers, which will increase the local drug concentration and help promote the drug ingredients to penetrate deep into the corneal stroma and fully exert the drug effect.

How should natamycin eye drops be stored? Natamycin eye drops are recommended to be stored in a refrigerator at 2-8°C. Or store at room temperature 8-24°C. Not suitable for freezing. Avoid light or excessive heat. Medical experts point out that any medicines that will deteriorate or deform under high temperatures should be stored in a low temperature environment of 2 to 10°C. In summer, when the indoor requirements are not met, these medicines should be kept in the refrigerator.

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