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About Votamox 0.5% Eye Drop

MOXIFLOXACIN belongs to a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolone that has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity, including respiratory pathogens, gram-negative pathogens and many anaerobic bacteria (that can survive without oxygen). It is primarily taken to treat bacterial infections of the nose, sinus, throat, lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract and female upper genital tract. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

MOXIFLOXACIN contains Moxifloxacin that acts as a bactericidal agent that kills bacteria causing a wide range of infections. It works by stopping a bacteria's ability to copy their genetic material (DNA) which ultimately kills bacteria and stops them from reproducing. This treats your infection. Additionally, when this medicine is taken as a course, as directed by a physician, it helps in eradicating and preventing the return of infections caused due to microorganisms responsible for bacterial infections. Streptococcus pneumonia, (pneumonia-causing bacteria) resistant to previous fluoroquinolones antibiotics, are less likely to be resistant to MOXIFLOXACIN. It will not work for viral infections (like a common cold, flu).

Uses of Votamox 0.5% Eye Drop

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Votamox 0.5% Eye Drop

MOXIFLOXACIN is a bactericidal agent that kills bacteria, causing a wide range of infections. It works by stopping a bacteria's ability to copy their genetic material (DNA) which ultimately kills bacteria and prevents them from reproducing which treats your infection. Additionally, when this medicine is taken as a course, as directed by a physician, it helps in eradicating and preventing the return of diseases caused due to microorganisms responsible for bacterial infections. Streptococcus pneumonia, (pneumonia-causing bacteria) resistant to previous fluoroquinolones antibiotics, are less likely to be resistant to MOXIFLOXACIN. MOXIFLOXACIN has got the advantage of less bacterial resistance compared to other antibiotics of this class of antibiotics. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive, gram-negative and anaerobic bacteria (that lives without oxygen).

Directions for Use

MOXIFLOXACIN can be taken with or without food (including dairy products). Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.

Side Effects of Votamox 0.5% Eye Drop

Like all medicines, MOXIFLOXACIN can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You should contact the doctor if you face worsening of side effects such as tendon rupture, muscle weakness, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, stomach and abdominal ache, vomiting, headache, change of the heart rhythm (ECG) in patients with low blood potassium level. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

MOXIFLOXACIN should be taken with caution if you are allergic to any antibiotics or moxifloxacin. If you are pregnant or are breast-feeding, under 18 years of age, any condition with abnormal heart rhythm (seen on ECG, electrical recording of the heart), diabetic, myasthenia gravis (abnormal muscle fatigue leading to weakness and in serious cases paralysis), salt imbalance in the blood (especially low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood), a very slow heart rhythm (bradycardia), heart failure, you have severe liver disease or increased liver enzymes (transaminases). Serious side effects of MOXIFLOXACIN include tendon rupture and joint and muscle pain (arthralgia) and increased sensitivity to the sunlight. Do not take MOXIFLOXACIN if you have a lung transplant. Try to keep a gap of at least 2-4 hours while taking antacids, sucralfate, didanosine, multivitamins, and iron, zinc, or magnesium supplements with MOXIFLOXACIN, as it may interact and affect the working of this medicine. Prolonged intake of MOXIFLOXACIN may increase the risk of nerve damage (neuropathy), central nervous system – CNS diseases (fits, psychosis), chronic bronchitis and sinusitis.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

MOXIFLOXACIN have interactions with antacid (sucralfate), anti-HIV drug (didanosine), minerals like (iron, zinc, magnesium), antibiotics (azithromycin, telithromycin, erythromycin), insulin or any of its form, lithium, anti-depressants (escitalopram), schizophrenic drugs (risperidone), blood thinner (warfarin). Taking these drugs with MOXIFLOXACIN may cause serious side effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

MOXIFLOXACIN should not be given to the people with abnormal heart rhythm (seen on ECG, electrical recording of the heart), diabetes, myasthenia gravis (muscle wasting or weakness), salt imbalance in the blood (low potassium or magnesium in the blood), slow heart rhythm (bradycardia), heart failure, lupus (an autoimmune disease with inflammation) or severe liver disease (increased liver enzymes like transaminases).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effect if taken along with MOXIFLOXACIN.

PREGNANCY

Do not take MOXIFLOXACIN if you are pregnant. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before starting MOXIFLOXACIN.

BREAST FEEDING

MOXIFLOXACIN is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers. If you are breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before starting MOXIFLOXACIN.

DRIVING

MOXIFLOXACIN may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden blurry vision. If you experience any of these, do not drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

MOXIFLOXACIN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

MOXIFLOXACIN can be safely taken, MOXIFLOXACIN usually does not affect the kidney.