Moxifloxacin+Dexamethasone
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Bacterial infections of the eye, post operative inflammation |
| Therapy | Ocular Antibiotic And Steroid |
| Side Effects | Eye irritation, blurred vision, headache and dizziness |
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Molecule Description
Dexamethasone+Moxifloxacin is a combination medicine containing Moxifloxacin, an antibiotic and Dexamethasone, a steroid. These drops help to treat various bacterial infections of the eyes and also prevents the further risk of infection and reduces inflammation of the eyes especially post-surgery. You may experience mild symptoms like blurred vision, redness, irritation in the eye, headache and dizziness on initial use of the eye drops. These eye drops should not be used in children below 18 years of age. Please talk to your doctor regarding your health condition before using the eye drops.
Uses
- To treat bacterial infections of the eye like conjunctivitis.
- To treat and control the redness, swelling, pain and inflammation of the eye, especially after surgery.
Contraindications
When should one not use Moxifloxacin+Dexamethasone
- If you are allergic to the active ingredients of the medicine i.e. Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone.
- If you are suffering from a fungal infection.
- Children below 18 years of age.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Eye irritation
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are allergic to the active ingredient Moxifloxacin and Dexamethasone, or any other ingredient of the eyedrops.
- You are suffering from a fungal infection.
- You are suffering from an eye infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.
- You have a history of cataract, glaucoma, or increased (intraocular) pressure in the eye.
- You are wearing contact lenses, as they must be removed before instilling the eye drops.
- This medicine is not to be used in children below 18 years of age.
- Use this medicine with caution in the elderly.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Moxifloxacin works by interfering with the enzymes required for replication of bacterial DNA, this prevents the growth and multiplication of the bacteria thereby controlling the infection. Dexamethasone prevents the release of substances (prostaglandins) that causes inflammation (swelling, heat and redness) by suppressing the immune system.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- As these eye drops are used externally, interactions with medicine are unlikely. However, if you are using other eye drops, Dexamethasone+Moxifloxacin can affect the way they work and may alter the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time. Hence, you should be cautious while taking other eye drops along with Dexamethasone+Moxifloxacin.
- Please inform your doctor about all the medicine, herbal supplements, vitamins that you are taking.
Dosage
Overdose
As this eye drop is meant for external application cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion or over-application, you may experience eye irritation and burning, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have applied extra quantities of it wipe out the excess of the medicine with tissue or cotton.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of medicine take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
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