Asilee-TS 1.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 130.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin ophthalmic |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
- Treatment of bacterial corneal ulcer
- Treatment of blepharitis
- Treatment of hordeolum
- Treatment of perioperative ocular conditions
- Treatment of ocular infections caused by Corynebacterium species
- Treatment of ocular infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of ocular infections caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Treatment of ocular infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Treatment of ocular infections caused by Streptococcus (Groups C/F)
- Treatment of ocular infections caused by Streptococcus (Group G)
- Treatment of ocular infections caused by Streptococcus viridans group
- Treatment of ocular infections caused by Acinetobacter lwoffii
- Treatment of ocular infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of ocular infections caused by Serratia marcescens
Pharmacology
- Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
- Synthetic
- Broad spectrum
- Third-generation fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic
- Active against Gram-positive ocular pathogens
- Active against Gram-negative ocular pathogens
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV
- Inhibits DNA gyrase enzymes
- Inhibition of DNA replication
- Inhibition of transcription
- Inhibition of DNA repair
- Inhibition of DNA recombination
Dosage & Administration
- Available in 0.5% and 1.5% eye drop concentrations
- Recommended dosage for adults and children over 1 year of age
- Recommended dosage for children under 1 year of age
- Specific dosage regimen for different age groups
Interaction
- Potential interaction with theophylline
- Potential interaction with caffeine metabolism
- Potential interaction with warfarin and its derivatives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to quinolones
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any components of the medication
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
- Should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
- Caution advised when administered to nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Potential superinfection risk
- Discontinue use and institute alternative therapy if superinfection occurs
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Eye drops should be protected from light
- Store in a cool and dry place (15°C-25°C)
- Keep out of reach of children
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