MOXIFLOXACIN OPHTHALMIC
(MOX i FLOX a sin) Brand: Vigamox
What is the most significant information I must know about moxifloxacin ophthalmic?
• Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could reason an infection in the eye.
• Apply easy pressure to the internal corner of the eye (near the nose) after every drop to prevent the fluid from draining down the tear duct.
• If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor if you must wear them during treatment with moxifloxacin ophthalmic.
What is moxifloxacin ophthalmic?
• Moxifloxacin ophthalmic is an antibiotic.
• Moxifloxacin ophthalmic is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
• Moxifloxacin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till using moxifloxacin ophthalmic?
• Do not use moxifloxacin ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in the eye. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria only.
• Do not use moxifloxacin ophthalmic if you have had an allergic reaction to it or another similar medicines in the past. Medicines similar to moxifloxacin ophthalmic include gatifloxacin ophthalmic (Zymar), gatifloxacin (Tequin), ciprofloxacin ophthalmic (Ciloxan), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ofloxacin ophthalmic (Ocuflox), ofloxacin (Floxin), norfloxacin ophthalmic (Chibroxin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), levofloxacin ophthalmic (Quixin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), trovafloxacin (Trovan), and moxifloxacin (Avelox).
• Moxifloxacin ophthalmic is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be deleterious to an unborn child. Do not use moxifloxacin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether moxifloxacin ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use moxifloxacin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How must I use moxifloxacin ophthalmic?
• Use moxifloxacin ophthalmic eye drops exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Wash your hands till using the eye drops.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them till applying moxifloxacin ophthalmic. Ask your doctor if contact lenses can be reinserted after application of the medication.
• To apply the eye drops:
· Shake the drops gently to be certain the medication is well mixed. Tilt the head back slightly and pull down on the lower eyelid. Position the dropper above the eye. Look up and away from the dropper. Squeeze out a drop and close the eye. Apply gentle pressure to the internal corner of the eye (near the nose) for about 1 minute to prevent the liquid from draining down the tear duct..
• Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could reason an infection in the eye.
• Do not use any eye drop that is discolored or has particles in it.
• Store moxifloxacin ophthalmic at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Hold the bottle properly capped.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Apply the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following regularly scheduled doze, skip the missed doze and apply the following one as directed. Do not use a double doze of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
• An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to threaten life. If an overdose is suspected or if the drops are ingested, call an abnormal room or poison control center for advice.
What must I avoid while using moxifloxacin ophthalmic?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing another hazardous activities. Moxifloxacin ophthalmic may reason blurred vision. If you experience blurred vision, avoid these activities.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them till applying moxifloxacin ophthalmic. Ask your doctor if contact lenses can be reinserted after application of the medication.
• Do not use another eye drops or medications during treatment with moxifloxacin ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What are the possible side effects of moxifloxacin ophthalmic?
• Serious side effects are not expected to occur during treatment with this medication.
• Some eye burning, stinging, irritation, itching, dryness, redness, tearing; or blurred vision may occur.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect moxifloxacin ophthalmic?
• Do not use another eye drops or medications during treatment with moxifloxacin ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with moxifloxacin ophthalmic. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about moxifloxacin ophthalmic written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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