Zymar 0.3% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 208.61
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gatifloxacin |
| Company | Allergan pharmaceuticals international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Bacterial conjunctivitis treatment
- Susceptible bacterial strains
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of DNA gyrase
- Inhibition of topoisomerase IV
- Different mechanism of action from other antibiotics
- No cross-resistance with aminoglycoside, macrolide, and tetracycline antibiotics
Dosage & Administration
- 0.3% eye drops dosage regimen
- 0.5% eye drops dosage regimen
- Age-specific dosage instructions
Interaction
- Elevation of plasma concentrations of theophylline
- Interference with caffeine metabolism
- Enhancement of oral anticoagulant effects
- Transient elevations in serum creatinine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Gatifloxacin
- Hypersensitivity to quinolones
- Avoid subconjunctival injection
- Avoid introduction into the anterior chamber of the eye
Side Effects
- Conjunctival irritation
- Increased lacrimation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid wearing contact lenses with bacterial conjunctivitis
- Avoid contaminating the applicator tip
Use in Special Populations
- Geriatric use safety and effectiveness
Overdose Effects
- Unlikely to be life-threatening
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of reach of children