Altachlore (sodium chloride)
Ophthalmic (Eye) Drops; Ophthalmic (Eye) Ointment (Gram)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
USES: This product is used to reduce swelling of the surface of the eye (cornea) in certain eye conditions. Decreasing swelling of the cornea may lessen eye discomfort or irritation caused by the swelling. This product works by drawing fluid out of the cornea to reduce swelling.
Generic name: sodium chloride
Pronunciation: (SOE-dee-um KLOR-ide)
Therapeutic class: Ophthalmic Agents
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Altachlore:
- Corneal Edema
Dosing
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Drug interactions
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Contraindications
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Adverse reactions
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More Frequent
- Ocular irritation
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Corneal edema | ||
| H18.2 | ICD10CM | Other and unspecified corneal edema |
| H18.20 | ICD10CM | Unspecified corneal edema |
| H18.21 | ICD10CM | Corneal edema secondary to contact lens |
| H18.211 | ICD10CM | Corneal edema secondary to contact lens, right eye |
| H18.212 | ICD10CM | Corneal edema secondary to contact lens, left eye |
| H18.213 | ICD10CM | Corneal edema secondary to contact lens, bilateral |
| H18.219 | ICD10CM | Corneal edema secondary to contact lens, unspecified eye |
| H18.22 | ICD10CM | Idiopathic corneal edema |
| H18.221 | ICD10CM | Idiopathic corneal edema, right eye |
| H18.222 | ICD10CM | Idiopathic corneal edema, left eye |
| H18.223 | ICD10CM | Idiopathic corneal edema, bilateral |
| H18.229 | ICD10CM | Idiopathic corneal edema, unspecified eye |
| H18.23 | ICD10CM | Secondary corneal edema |
| H18.231 | ICD10CM | Secondary corneal edema, right eye |
| H18.232 | ICD10CM | Secondary corneal edema, left eye |
| H18.233 | ICD10CM | Secondary corneal edema, bilateral |
| H18.239 | ICD10CM | Secondary corneal edema, unspecified eye |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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