For the use of a Registered Medical Practitioner, a Hospital or a Laboratory only
ORFY - MOX eye drops
COMPOSITION
Moxifloxacin HCL BP
eq. to Moxifloxacin 0.5% w/v
Sterile Aqueous base q.s.
CATEGORY anti - infective eye drops
MODE OF ACTION
ORFY - MOX eye drop is a fourth generation ocular fluoroquinolone ,a broad spectrum antibiotic
that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
It functions by inhibiting DNA gyrase, a type II topoisomerase, and topoisomerase IV,enzymes
necessary to separate bacterial DNA, thereby inhibiting cell replication.
DOSAGE
one drop in the affected eye 3 times a day for 7 days
INDICATIONS
1 bacterial conjunctivitis
2 keratitis
3 blepharitis
4 endophthalmitis
SAFETY PROFILE
safe even in 3 days old baby
( ref: surv ophthalmol,2005 nov;50 suppl 1 :s55- 63 )
SALIENT FEATURES
Broad spectrum antibacterial against aerobic gram positive,aerobic gram negative and other microorganisms.
Greater susceptibility of ORFY- MOX eye drops ( 72.1% )to resistant pathogens as compared to ciprofloxacin ( 65.6% ) and ofloxacin ( 60.4% )
( ref : arch ophthalmol 2006;124:479-483,martindale 34 ed. page 233 )
Near neutarl pH ( about 6.8 ) hence high solubility.
HOW TO USE
For best results, use exactly as directed for the full time prescribed.
Stopping this medication too soon may result in a relapse of the infection.To apply ORFY -MOX eye drops,
wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not let the dropper tip touch any surface.
Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
Place the dropper directly over eye and instill the prescribed number of drops.
Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper.
If you are using other kinds of eye drops, wait at least five minutes before applying the other medications.
Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS
Blurred vision, watery eyes, eye pain/dryness/redness/itchiness may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor
WARNING!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!
"The information containes herein is not intended to cover all possible uses,directions,precautions,warnings,drug interactions, allergic reactions,or adverse effects.if you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor"
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