Lomecin 0.3% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Lomefloxacin |
| Company | Reman drug laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- bacterial infections
- conjunctivitis
- blepharitis
- corneal ulcers
Pharmacology
- bacterial gyrase inhibitor
- gram positive bacteria
- gram negative bacteria
- DNA related processes
- DNA repairing
- DNA replication
- transcription
- DNA recombination
- quinolones
- gyrase teramer A2B2
- enzyme functions
- cross-resistance
- chlamydia infections
Dosage
- Adults
- children above 1 year of age
- lower conjunctival sac
- treatment duration: 7 to 9 days
Administration
- May be taken with or without food
Interaction
- Avoid ophthalmic preparations containing heavy metals
- Avoid bacteriostatic ophthalmic antibiotics concomitantly
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active ingredient
- Hypersensitivity to quinolones
- Long term antibiotic use
Side Effects
- Slight and transient burning
- Phototoxicity
- Photosensitization
- Allergic reactions
- Asthma
- Urticaria
- Erythema
- Pruritus
- Hypersensitization
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Passes placenta barrier
- Excreted into maternal milk
- Use when benefit outweighs potential risk
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid intensive exposure to sunlight or UV-radiation
Overdose Effects
- Practically no risk of adverse effects due to accidental oral ingestion
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store at 15-25°C