Ocumox Eye Ointment 3.5G

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Moxifloxacin HCl

Used For

Eye Infection

How it works

Moxifloxacin has in vitro activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. The bactericidal action of moxifloxacin results from inhibition of the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. It appears that the C8-methoxy moiety contributes to enhanced activity and lower selection of resistant mutants of Gram-positive bacteria compared to the C8-H moiety. The presence of the bulky bicycloamine substituent at the C 7 position prevents active efflux, associated with the NorA or pmrA genes seen in certain Gram-positive bacteria.

Dosage

Moxifloxacin HCl

Side Effects

Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people Effects in the eye: eye pain, eye irritation, dry eye, itchy eye, redness of the eye General side effects: bad taste . Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people Effects in the eye: corneal disorder, eye surface inflammation or scarring, broken blood vessel in eye, inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, abnormal eye sensation, blurred or reduced vision, eye swelling, eyelid abnormality, itching, redness or swelling. General side effects: headache, vomiting, decreased iron in blood, abnormal liver blood tests, pain, throat irritation, abnormal skin sensation, nose discomfort, feeling of a lump in the throat.

Drug Interactions

Ask your doctor or Pharmacist for any drug interactions.

Indication

Moxifloxacin is used for the treatment of infections of the eye (conjunctivitis) when caused by bacteria.

When not to Use

Do not use Moxifloxacin If you are allergic to moxifloxacin, to other quinolones (a certain type of antibiotic), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Precaution

Talk to your doctor or your pharmacist before using Moxifloxacin: If you experience an allergic reaction to Moxifloxacin. Allergic reactions occur uncommonly and serious reactions occur rarely .

Warning 1

If you wear contact lenses – stop wearing your lenses if you have any signs or symptoms of an eye infection. Wear your glasses instead. Do not start wearing your lenses again until the signs and symptoms of the infection have cleared and until you have stopped using the medicine.

Warning 2

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription.

Warning 3

You may find that your vision is blurred for a short time just after you use Moxifloxacin. Do not drive or use machines until this has worn off.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.