O General Information and Indications:
Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution is used
to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye; infection of the membrane that
covers the outside of the eyeballs and the inside of the eyelids).
Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution is in a class of antibiotics called
fluoroquinolones.It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.
O Information For Users:
Moxifloxacin comes as an ophthalmic solution (eye
drops) to place in the eyes. It is usually used three times a day for 7
days. To help you remember to use moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, use it
at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your
prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions.
Use moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution exactly as directed. Do not use more or
less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
You should expect your symptoms to improve during your treatment. Call your
doctor if your symptoms do not go away or get worse, or if you develop other
problems with your eyes during your treatment.
Use moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution until you finish the prescription, even
if you feel better. If you stop using moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution too
soon, your infection may not be completely cured and the bacteria may become
resistant to antibiotics.
When you use moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution, be careful not to let the tip
of the bottle touch your eye, fingers, face, or any surface. If the tip does
touch another surface, bacteria may get into the eye drops. Using eye drops
that are contaminated with bacteria may cause serious damage to the eye or
loss of vision. If you think your eye drops have become contaminated, call
your doctor or pharmacist.
To use the eye drops, follow these steps:
o Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
o Use a mirror or have someone else put the drops in your eye.
o Remove the protective cap from the bottle. Make sure that the end of the
dropper tip is not chipped or cracked.
o Hold the bottle with the tip down at all times to prevent drops from
flowing back into the bottle and contaminating the medication inside.
o Lie down and gaze upward or tilt your head back.
o Holding the bottle between your thumb and index finger, place the dropper
tip as near as possible to your eyelid without touching it.
o Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your cheek or nose.
o With the index finger of your other hand, pull the lower lid of the eye
down to form a pocket.
o Drop the prescribed number of drops into the pocket made by the lower lid
and the eye. Placing drops on the surface of the eyeball can cause stinging.
o Close your eye and press lightly against the lower lid with your finger
for 2–3 minutes to keep the medication in the eye. Do not blink.
o If your doctor told you to place moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution in both
eyes, repeat steps 6–10 above for your other eye.
o Replace the cap on the bottle and tighten it right away. Do not wipe or
rinse off the tip.
o Wipe off any excess liquid from your cheek with a clean tissue. Wash your
hands again.
O Special
precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to moxifloxacin (Avelox, Vigamox), other quinolone antibiotics such
as cinoxacin (Cinobac) (not available in the United States), ciprofloxacin (Cipro,
Ciloxan), enoxacin (Penetrex) (not available in the United States),
gatifloxacin (Tequin, Zymar), levofloxacin (Levaquin, Quixin, Iquix),
lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), nalidixic acid (NegGram) (not available in the
United States), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin, Ocuflox),
sparfloxacin (Zagam), and trovafloxacin and alatrofloxacin combination (Trovan)
(not available in the United States) or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are
taking. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or
monitor you carefully for side effects.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding any medical condition.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using moxifloxacin ophthalmic
solution, call your doctor.
o Inform your doctor if you wear contact lenses. You should not wear contact
lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis.
o you should know that bacterial conjunctivitis spreads easily. Wash your
hands often, especially after you touch your eyes. When your infection goes
away, you should wash or replace any eye makeup, contact lenses, or other
objects that touched your infected eye(s).
O
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution may cause
adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
o red, irritated, itchy, or teary eyes
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
o eye pain
o dry eyes
o broken blood vessels in the eyes
o runny nose
o cough
Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon,
but if you experience any of them, call your doctor without delay:
o sore throat, fever, chills and other signs of infection
o ear pain or fullness
o rash
o hives (Urticaria)
o itching
o difficulty swallowing or breathing
o swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or
lower legs
O Brand Name(s):
o Vigamox® |
