Lumex 0.3% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 65.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Lomefloxacin |
| Company | Gaco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Bacterial infections
- Conjunctivitis
- Blepharitis
- Blepharoconjunctivitis
- Corneal ulcers
Pharmacology
- Bacterial gyrase inhibitor
- Gram positive bacteria
- Gram negative bacteria
- DNA processes
- Enzyme gyrase
- Quinolones
- Cross-resistance
- Chlamydia
Dosage
- Adults
- Children above 1 year
- Instill 2-3 times daily
- Duration of treatment 7-9 days
Administration
- May be taken with or without food
Interaction
- Avoid ophthalmic preparations containing heavy metals
- Avoid bacteriostatic ophthalmic antibiotics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active ingredient
- Hypersensitivity to quinolones
- Long term antibiotic treatment effects
Side Effects
- Transient burning
- Phototoxicity
- Allergic reactions
- Asthma
- Dyspnoea
- Urticaria
- Erythema
- Pruritus
- Hypersensitization
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Passes placenta barrier
- Excreted into maternal milk
- Use only if benefit outweighs potential risk
Precautions & Warnings
- Isolated cases of phototoxicity
- Avoid intensive exposure to sunlight or UV-radiation
Overdose Effects
- Low risk of adverse effects due to accidental ingestion
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
- Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store at 15-25°C
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