One of the most common antimicrobials used in ophthalmology is Eye Ophthalmic Eye Drops. They are used both for the treatment of various diseases accompanied by inflammatory processes, and for their prevention. In order for you to use this medication for treatment, let's examine what the properties of this medicines, what are the indications and contraindications to its use, and also what exactly side effects it able to give.
Content
- 1Description of the preparation
- 2Pharmacological action and group
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3Indications and contraindications in use
- 3.1In pregnancy
- 3.2To small children
- 4Possible complications caused by the drug
- 5Video
- 6conclusions
Description of the preparation
Oftakwix is a local antimicrobial drug, available as eye drops.The main active substance of this drug is levofloxacin hemihydrate. Produced in the form of a transparent solution of yellowish or greenish-yellowish color in the bottles-droppers of 5 ml.
it should be remembered that bottles of a dropper with such a substance are intended solely for individual use. Opened vials with such a drug can not be used. If you purchased such drops and saw that their packaging was damaged, you should stop using them.
The most common analogs are Signyceph, L-Optik, Vitabakt, Okomistin, Norfloxacin, Tobrex, Danzil, etc.
Pharmacological action and group
Oftakwix is a broad-based antimicrobial drug belonging to the group of fluoroquinolones.Effective against various types of bacteria, including streptococci, staphylococcus, E. coli, mycoplasmas, gonococci, chlamydia and some other organisms. The drug provokes morphological changes in bacteria, as a result of which they lose the ability to reproduce, as well as further life.
this drug is successfully used to control certain types of bacteria resistant to penicillin, as well as ampicillin. That is why its reception in many cases is preferable.
Indications and contraindications in use
Oftakvis drops are used to treat various eye diseases caused by a bacterial infection, including conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis and other disorders.They are also prescribed for prophylactic purposes after surgical operations on the eyes, including operations to remove cataracts. Patients may be advised to administer this drug 1-2 drops per eye, up to 8 times a day.
the duration of treatment with this drug may differ in different clinical cases. On average, it is 5 days.
Like many other medications, this medicine has its own contraindications for use.These include the individual sensitivity of the patient to the main or auxiliary components of the drug, as well as the patient's age to a year.With caution apply this tool for patients suffering from various chronic diseases.
In pregnancy
This drug is not prescribed for pregnancy.It is also not recommended to use it for women during lactation, because it can negatively affect a child.
in extreme cases, women during lactation can use this drug, pre-stop feeding. It is absolutely necessary to coordinate such treatment with doctors.
To small children
The presented medication can be used for children older than 12 months.For this group of patients, other means of similar action are used.
Possible complications caused by the drug
In patients taking these drops, side effects can cause a preservative, which is part of their composition - benzalkonium chloride.It can cause such unpleasant reactions:
- Eye irritation, as well as the development of contact eczema. In the course of taking this remedy, a person may experience temporary visual impairment, itching, pain, reddening of the mucosa, increased tearing.
- Rash and other external allergic reactions.These can also be noted with increased sensitivity to other active components of this agent.
- Systemic disorders.This group includes rhinitis, headaches, general weakness.Rarely, patients also have laryngeal edema.
if any of the above symptoms appear, a person should temporarily stop taking drops and immediately consult a doctor. The physician will have to examine the patient, find out what exactly led to the occurrence of side effects, and replace the Oftakwix drops with another, more suitable human preparation.
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conclusions
As we see,Oftakwix is a simple and safe antibacterial drug that can be recommended for use by a wide range of patients. DIn order not to face any difficulties in its application, it is quite enough for a person to start using this medication consult with the attending physician, determine the optimal dosage and the duration of treatment by this remedy, and in the future strictly follow all recommendations for his application.
