Moxivin DX 0.5%+0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Moxifloxacin hydrochloride dexamethasone
Company Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Treatment of eye infections
  • Prevention of inflammation after eye surgery

Composition

  • Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride BP equivalent to Moxifloxacin 5 mg
  • Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate USP equivalent to Dexamethasone Phosphate 1 mg

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum 4th generation fluorinated quinolone
  • Inhibits topoisomerase II and topoisomerase IV
  • Anti-allergic, anti-exudative and anti-proliferative properties

Dosage & Administration

  • Instill 1 drop, 4 times a day for prevention of infection and post-surgical ocular inflammation
  • Instill the medication immediately after eye surgery for patients undergoing cataract surgery
  • Instill the medication at least 15 minutes after ocular surgery for patients undergoing LASIK refractive surgery
  • Instill 1 drop, 4 times a day for up to 7 days in eye infections caused by susceptible microorganisms

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to quinolones or any components of the product
  • Glaucoma or ocular disease causing thinning of the cornea or sclera
  • Inflammation in the eye caused by virus, fungi or mycobacteria
  • Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia, varicella, and other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva
  • Mycobacterial and fungal diseases of ocular structures

Side Effects

  • Conjunctivitis
  • Decreased visual acuity
  • Dry eye
  • Keratitis
  • Ocular discomfort
  • Hyperemia
  • Pain
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage
  • Tearing
  • Visual acuity & field defects
  • Cataract formation
  • Secondary ocular infection following suppression of host response
  • Perforation of the globe

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution advised in pregnancy and lactation
  • Use only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus

Precautions & Warnings

  • Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs
  • Prolonged steroid use may result in ocular hypertension and/or glaucoma
  • Evaluate intraocular pressure routinely
  • Use with caution in diseases causing thinning of the cornea or sclera
  • Steroids may mask or enhance existing infection

Use in Special Populations

  • No change in dosage is required in elderly patients
  • Efficacy and safety not established in pediatric patients

Overdose Effects

  • No information available on overdosage in humans

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Steroid preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C, protected from light
  • Once opened, contents must be used within 28 days
  • Discard after 28 days
  • Keep out of reach of children

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