Silicone Oil 5000 Centistokes (Parenteral-Local)
   
Silicone Oil 5000 Centistokes (Parenteral-Local)
US Brand Names
• AdatoSil 5000
Another commonly used name is polydimethylsiloxane .
Description
Silicone oil 5000 centistokes (SIL-i-kone oil 5000 SEN-ti-stokes) is used during eye surgery to prevent or treat a very serious eye problem called a detached retina. It is injected into the back area of the eye to hold the retina in place while it is healing. This product is usually left in the eye for up to 1 year or longer before it is removed during surgery.
Silicone oil 5000 centistokes is administered only by, or under the immediate supervision of, your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral-Local
• Injection (U.S.)
Before Receiving This Product
In deciding to receive a medicine, the risks of receiving the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For silicone oil, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to silicone oil.
Pregnancy
Silicone oil has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.
Breast-feeding
Silicone oil has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children
This product has been tested in children and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Older adults
This product has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of silicone oil. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
• Intraocular lens (IOL) replacement-Silicone oil can chemically react with IOLs made with silicone, causing a decrease in vision
Proper Use of This Product
Dosing
The following information includes only the usual procedure for administering silicone oil.
Precautions Before Receiving This Product
Discuss with your doctor the possible side effects that may be caused by this product. Some of them may be serious or long-term.
Precautions After Receiving This Product
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits .
Side Effects of This Product
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted 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 any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Abdominal pain; blurred vision or other change in vision not present before treatment, or returning or getting worse after treatment; eye pain; eye redness; headache; nausea or vomiting; swelling of eye; tearing.
Less common
Seeing floaters or light flashes.
Rare
Sensitivity to light.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
February 27, 1996 
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