Resquin TS 1.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 130.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin ophthalmic |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
- Treatment of bacterial corneal ulcer
- Treatment of blepharitis
- Treatment of hordeolum
- Treatment of perioperative ocular conditions
Pharmacology
- Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
- Synthetic broad spectrum third generation fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV
- Inhibits DNA gyrase enzymes
- Affects DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombination
Dosage & Administration
- 0.5% eye drop for adults and children 1 year of age and older
- 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours on Days 1 and 2
- 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours on Days 3 through 7
- 1.5% eye drop for adults and children 6 years of age and older
- One to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours on Days 1 through 3
- One to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours on Day 4 through treatment completion
- Safety and effectiveness for children <1 year not established
Interaction
- No specific drug interaction studies conducted
- Systemic administration of some quinolones shown to elevate plasma concentrations of theophylline
- Interference with the metabolism of caffeine
- Enhancement of effects of oral anticoagulant warfarin and its derivatives
Contraindications
History of hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin or other quinolones
Side Effects
- Transient blurred vision
- Fever
- Foreign body sensation
- Headache
- Transient ocular burning
- Ocular pain or discomfort
- Pharyngitis
- Photophobia
- Allergic reactions
- Lid edema
- Ocular dryness
- Ocular itching
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
- Not measured in human milk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms including fungi
Therapeutic Class
4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
Protected from light, store in a cool and dry place, keep out of reach of children