Optimox 0.5% (Ophthalmic Ointment)

5 gm tube: ৳ 130.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Moxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic
Company	Aristopharma ltd
Also available as	Optimox 05 eye drop

Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of specific organisms
Highly effective intraocular antibiotic to prevent postoperative bacterial endophthalmitis

Antimicrobial action results from inhibition of the topoisomerase II and topoisomerase IV

Eye Drops: One drop in the affected eye 3 times per day for 7 days
Eye Ointment: 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
Intraocular injection: Administered as 0.2-0.4 ml dose prior to ocular surgery via intraocular route

No drug-drug interaction studies conducted, does not inhibit specific cytochrome P450 isozymes

Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin or other quinolones

Frequently reported ocular adverse events include conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, ocular discomfort, and more
Nonocular adverse events include fever, increased cough, infection, rash, and more

Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus, caution in nursing mothers

Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
Examination with the aid of magnification should be done when clinical judgment dictates
Patients advised not to wear contact lenses if they have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis

Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs

Store below 25°C, in a cool and dry place, protected from light, keep out of the reach of children, and do not use after one month of first opening