Ocuflox 0.3% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Lomefloxacin
Company	Biopharma limited

Indications

Ocuflox ophthalmic preparation
bacterial infections
conjunctivitis
blepharitis
blepharoconjunctivitis
Staphylococcus aureus-induced corneal ulcers
Ocuflox susceptible germs

Pharmacology

Lomefloxacin
bacterial gyrase inhibitor
gram positive bacteria
gram negative bacteria
toxicity of Lomefloxacin
bacterial DNA processes
DNA replication
DNA transcription
DNA repairing
DNA recombination
DNA supercoiling
DNA relaxation
bacterial enzyme gyrase
A-subunit of bacterial enzyme gyrase
formation of stable complex
impairment of enzyme functions
killing of sensitive bacteria
cross-resistance with quinolones
clinical studies
efficacy in infections with chlamydia

Dosage

Adults dosage
Children dosage
frequency of application
duration of treatment

Administration

may be taken with food
may be taken without food

Interaction

ophthalmic preparations containing heavy metals
bacteriostatic ophthalmic antibiotics

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity
long term treatment with antibiotics
development of secondary fungal infections
growth of non susceptible bacteria

Side Effects

transient burning
phototoxicity
photosensitization
allergic reactions
asthma
dyspnoea
urticaria
erythema
pruritus
hypersensitization

Pregnancy & Lactation

passage through placenta barrier
excretion into maternal milk
clinical studies on human pregnancy
clinical studies on lactation

Precautions & Warnings

phototoxicity
exposure to sunlight
exposure to UV-radiation

Overdose Effects

risk of adverse effects due to accidental oral ingestion
contents of eye drop solution
recommended oral daily dose

Therapeutic Class

4-Quinolone preparations
ophthalmic antibacterial drugs

Storage Conditions

temperature range for storage

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