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Odycin 0.5%

Eye Drops

Generic: Moxifloxacin

Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Therapeutic Class: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Indications

Tablet: community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial sinusitis and complicated skin and soft tissue infections, when other antibiotics are unsuitable. Eye drops 0.5%: bacterial conjunctivitis.

Pharmacology

Moxifloxacin is a fourth-generation fluoroquinolone. It inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV and is bactericidal, with enhanced activity against Gram-positive, atypical and anaerobic organisms.

Dosage & Administration

Adult (tablet): 400 mg once daily for 5-14 days depending on the infection. Not recommended for patients under 18 years. Eye drops 0.5%: 1 drop in the affected eye 3 times daily for 7 days, or as directed by the physician.

Side Effects

Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, headache, dizziness. Rarely: QT prolongation, tendon inflammation or rupture, severe liver injury, peripheral neuropathy, convulsions. Eye drops: temporary eye irritation or discomfort.

Precautions & Warnings

Use with caution in patients at risk of arrhythmia or convulsions, in myasthenia gravis, the elderly and those taking corticosteroids. Stop the drug if tendon pain or signs of liver problems occur. Complete the full prescribed course. Use only on the prescription of a registered physician.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin or other quinolones; history of quinolone-related tendon disorders. Tablets: QT prolongation, uncorrected hypokalaemia, significant bradycardia, heart failure or history of arrhythmia; severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy, breast-feeding and patients under 18 years.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children. Discard eye drops 4 weeks after first opening.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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