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Common name
Oftaquix (Levofloxacin)
Synonyms: Oftaquix
Description
Oftaquix eye drops are indicated for the topical treatment of bacterial external ocular infections caused by levofloxacin susceptible microorganisms
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Active Ingredients:
Levofloxacin
Therapeutic actions:
Oftaquix contains the active ingredient levofloxacin. Levofloxacin belongs to a group of medications called a quinolone antibiotic. Antibiotics are used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria.
Levofloxacin kills a wide variety of bacteria that cause infection. Levofloxacin works by entering the bacterial cells and inhibiting a bacterial enzyme known as DNA-gyrase. This enzyme is essential for the bacteria to replicate and repair the genetic material (DNA). Levofloxacin is effective against Gram-positive bacteria:Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes; and Gram-negative bacteria: Branhamella (Moraxella) catarrhalis, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
What is it used for?: (Indications:)
Levofloxacin is used to treat eye infection caused by levofloxacin susceptible microorganisms. Levofloxacin drops is also used to treat the purulent complications after ocular surgery.
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not Levofloxacin :
• If you have hypersensitivity or allergy to any of Oftaquix ingredients.
• If you are pregnant.
• If you are breastfeeding.
You should use this medicine with caution in children.
Warning!
• Do not wear contact lenses while you are taking Levofloxacin eye drops.
• Do not apply Levofloxacin eye drop sub conjunctiva or directly to ocular anterior chamber
• Do not touch the tube opening to any surface to avoid contamination of the microorganisms.
• Do not use other ophtalmic solutions while you taking Oftaquix.
Side effects:
There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Oftaquix will experience it or any other.
• Itching
• Burning
• Stinging
• Irriration
• Headache
• Painful sensation in the eye
• Eyelid edema
• Blepharitis
• Rinitis
• Dermatitis
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with levofloxacin, please read the information provided with levofloxacin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions:
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Levofloxacin. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Especially pay attention to other opthalmic medications that contain quinolone antibiotic
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