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
Resquin 05 eye drop

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

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