Vigalon 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 180.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Moxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic
Company	Unido pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
Effective Intraocular Antibiotic
Prevention of Postoperative Bacterial Endophthalmitis
Susceptible organisms include Aerobic Gram-positive and Aerobic Gram-negative microorganisms, and Other microorganisms like Chlamydia trachomatis

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial action from inhibition of topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV
Inhibition involved in replication, transcription, and repair of bacterial DNA
Key role in partitioning of chromosomal DNA during bacterial cell division

Dosage & Administration

Dosage for Eye Drops and Eye Ointment administration
Recommended dosage for Intraocular injection

Interaction

In vitro studies indicating no inhibition of specific cytochrome P450 isozymes

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity to Moxifloxacin or to other quinolones
Contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity to any of the components in the medication

Side Effects

Frequently reported ocular adverse events
Nonocular adverse events reported at a specific rate

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
Caution advised when administered to a nursing mother

Precautions & Warnings

Potential overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi, with prolonged use
Recommendation for examination with magnification when clinical judgment dictates
Advice against wearing contact lenses with signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C
Avoid freezing
Store in cool, dry place protected from light
Keep out of the reach of children
Avoid touching dropper tip to any surface
Do not use after one month of first opening

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