Akten

Akten is part of a family of medications called local anesthetics. This medication is applied to the eye to cause numbness or loss of feeling before certain procedures. It works by blocking the signals at the nerve endings in the eye.

This medications is only available through your doctor’s prescription.

This product is available in the following forms:

• Gel/Jelly
• Solution

As with all medicines, the risks of using Akten must be compared to how much this medication will help you. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make together.

For this medication, there are many things that need to be considered:

• Allergies: Inform your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Doxorubicin or to any other medications. It is also important to inform your doctor of any non-medicine allergies such as foods, dyes, preservatives or animals.
• Pediatric: No appropriate studies have been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of this medication in children. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
• Geriatric: No appropriate studies have been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of this medication in elderly patients. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
• Drug Interactions: Certain medications should not be used together. However, in certain cases, two medications may be used together, even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change your dose or take other precautions.When taking this medication, it is important that you inform your doctor if you are taking any of the medications listed below. The following interactions were selected on the basis of potential significance and are not all-inclusive.Using this medication with any of the following medication is not recommended, but may be unavoidable in some cases. Your doctor may make the decision not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medications you take:
  • Amiodarone
• Other Interactions: Certain medications should not be used while eating, or while eating certain foods in case of negative interactions. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medications may also cause negative interactions. Talk with your doctor about the use of your medication with food, alcohol or tobacco.

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you Akten. This medication is given by applying the correct number of drops to the surface of the eye in the area of the planned procedure.

For most procedures, two drops will be all that is needed. However, for some procedures, several applications of the medication may be needed.

After Akten is applied, do not rub or wipe the eye until the feeling in the eye returns. To do so may cause injury or damage to the eye.

Akten may produce unwanted affects along with the intended effects. Although not all of these side-effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side-effects:

More Common

• Blurred vision or other changes in vision
• Burning feeling at site of application
• Redness of the white part of the eyes or inside of eyelids

Some side effects that may occur do not normally need medical attention. These may leave as your body becomes accustomed to treatment. Ask your doctor about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Talk to your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome, or if you have questions:

More Common

• Headache

Some patients may experience other side effects that are not listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any other side effects. Ask your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.