Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Moxifloxacin Uses : -
Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic. Moxifloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis, an eye infection caused by bacteria, also known as pink eye. It is a bacterial eye infection affecting the conjunctiva (a clear tissue covering the white part of your eyeball and lines the eyelid). This infection can spread easily by direct or indirect contact with an infected person.
Moxifloxacin Dosage :-
Moxifloxacin is a prescription medicine, and for external/opthalmic use only. Moxifloxacin dose, duration or treatment will be decided by your doctor. Complete the prescribed treatment of Moxifloxacin.
Moxifloxacin Side-effects :
Like all medicines, Moxifloxacin can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
Common side effects are-
• Blurred vision,
• Eye pain or discomfort,
• Eye swelling,
• Dry eyes,
Most of the side effects do not need any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you are worried about them.
How Moxifloxacin Works :-
Moxifloxacin consists of : Moxifloxacin.
Moxifloxacin is a quinolone antibiotics. Moxifloxacin works by blocking the action of an enzyme which is required for bacterial multiplication.
Thus Moxifloxacin prevents further growth of bacteria and kills the infection-causing bacteria.
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Avoid using Moxifloxacin if you are allergic to moxifloxacin.
• Critical allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.
• If irritation persists or worsens during the use of Moxifloxacin, the use of Moxifloxacin must be discontinued and your doctor should be consulted.
• Moxifloxacin is not suggested for use if a child is below 1 year of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
• Moxifloxacin can be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation. consult your doctor.
• Moxifloxacin can be used while breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation. Consult your doctor.
• Moxifloxacin can cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
• Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the capacity to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. So, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Moxifloxacin even if you feel better.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses if you have an eye infection.
• If you miss a dose of Moxifloxacin, use it as soon as you remember. So, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.