Glomox Ophthalmic Solution
Ophthalmic Solution
Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Generic:
Moxifloxacin HydrochlorideWeight:
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৳ 100.00Generic
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride
Indications
The ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: Aerobic Gram-positive microorganisms: Corynebacterium species, Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus haemolyticus, Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus warneri, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus viridans group. Aerobic Gram-negative microorganisms: Acinetobacterlwoffii, Haemophilusinfluenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae. Other microorganisms: Chlamydia trachomatis.
Pharmacology
The antimicrobial action of Moxifloxacin results from inhibition of the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV. DNA gyrase is an essential enzyme that is involved in the replication, transcription and repair of bacterial DNA. Topoisomerase IV is an enzyme known to play a key role in the partitioning of the chromosomal DNA during bacterial cell division.
Dosage Administration
Eye Drops: One drop in the affected eye 3 times per day for 7 days. Eye Ointment: It should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected eye three times a day for the first two days and for the next five days apply two times a day or as advised by the registered physician.
Contraindications
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication.
Side Effects
The most frequently reported ocular adverse events were conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and tearing. These events occurred in approximately 1-6% of patients. Nonocular adverse events reported at a rate of 1-4% were fever, increased cough, infection, otitis media, pharyngitis, rash, and rhinitis.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Since there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Moxifloxacin has not been measured in human milk, although it can be presumed to be excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when Moxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is administered to a nursing mother.
Therapeutic
Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Storage Conditions
Store bellow 25°C. Do not freeze. Store in cool and dry place, protected from light. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate this preparation. Do not use after one month of first opening.
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