Optimox XG 0.5%+0.4% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Moxifloxacin hydrochloride xanthan gum
Company	Aristopharma ltd

Indications

Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
Indicated for susceptible strains of Aerobic Gram-positive microorganisms
Indicated for susceptible strains of Aerobic Gram-negative microorganisms

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial action
Inhibition of topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase)
Inhibition of topoisomerase IV
Enzyme involved in replication, transcription, and repair of bacterial DNA

Dosage & Administration

One drop in the affected eye(s)
Two times daily for 7 days

Interaction

No drug-drug interaction studies conducted

Side Effects

Ocular adverse events in 1-6% patients
Frequently reported ocular adverse events

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
No adequate and well-documented studies in pregnant women
Presumed excretion in human milk
Caution in breast feeding mothers

Precautions & Warnings

Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms

Use in Special Populations

Pediatric use safety and effectiveness
Safety in infants below four months not proven
Use safely in children younger than one month
No overall differences in safety and effectiveness in elderly patients

Overdose Effects

Practically no risk of adverse effects due to accidental ingestion

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place away from light
Keep out of reach of children
Do not touch dropper tip to surfaces to avoid contamination
Do not use after one month of first opening

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