Ophthalmic Eye Drops

Eye disease is a frequent phenomenon. Especially common are bacterial infections, which are usually accompanied by purulent discharge, itching, redness of the eyes. There are many reasons for this, for example, violations of hygiene rules or the consequence of respiratory diseases. Eye drops Oftakwix can help a person cope with a similar ailment.

Description of the preparation

The drug belongs to the antibacterial drugs of the group of fluoroquinolones and is intended for topical application in ophthalmology.It is produced in the form of a solution that has a slightly yellowish or greenish hue. It also has a uniform consistency and smells a bit of chlorine.

Oftakwix is ​​an antibacterial drug

The content of the preparation:

• Levofloxacin hemihydrate- 5, 12 mg, which is equivalent to 5 mg of levofloxacin;
• Benzalkonium chloride;
• Chloride and sodium hydroxide;
• Hydrochloric acid;
• Injection water.

Produced in the form of polyethylene bottles in a dosage of 5 mg with a dispenser-dropper.

In addition to the main active effect, Oftakwix is ​​also used in the treatment of inflammations of different etymologies.The maximum effectiveness was shown in the fight against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin, getting into the body, adversely affects the DNA of the bacteria and completely breaks down the residual elements of the pathogenic cells, without traumatizing the mucous eyes.

Medication is able to affect most bacteria, in contrast to drugs containing penicillin.

Levofloxacin is the main constituent of Oftavix

Oftakwix is ​​a solution based on levofloxacin. It affects many strains of bacteria.

pharmachologic effect

Levofloxacinis the active substance of the drug in question. It is capable of exerting a powerful effect on streptococci, staphylococci, E. coli, bacteria, causing diphtheria, tuberculosis and many other pathogens.

Because of its wide spectrum of action, Oftavyx is able to combat conjunctivitis, the origin of which has not been elucidated. Where some drugs do not have the strength, the medicine in question can easily fight against such diseases:

1. Infectious conjunctivitis.
2. Dacryocystitis in adults.
3. Keratites of different etymologies.
4. Blepharitis.
5. Gordeloy and meibomite(outer and inner barley).

Patients note that the visible and tangible effect occurs after about 5 days, if the dosage recommended by the doctor is observed.Also they are discharged after complications of various diseases or in case of urgent surgical intervention.

Oftakwix is ​​aimed at combating many infections and at times it is difficult to have an analogue having the same range of possibilities.

Indications and contraindications in use

Like other drugs, described drops for the eyes also have a number of indications and contraindications. It is worthwhile to study them carefully, and even better to consult with a specialist.

Indications for use

Medication is prescribed in the following cases:

• Visible eye diseases caused by infection.
• Gram-positive and negative bacterial diseases.
• Corneal ulcer caused by bacteria.
• Inflammation of the mucous eye, which is chronic and acquired character.
• Prevention after surgery.
• With complications due to infections.

Oftakwix is ​​also capable of curing conjunctivitis, blepharitis and many other similar diseases.

Contraindications in use

With the following factors, the drug is contraindicated:

• Allergy to components that make up the product.
• Often not discharged to people with affected skin.
• With hepatic and renal insufficiency.
• With diseases of the heart and blood vessels and people of advanced age.

In pregnancy

Pregnant women are not allowed to use Oftakwix.Just like during lactation. This is due to the negative impact on the fetus.

To small children

Children under the age of two, these eye drops are not assigned.

Attentive introduction to the full list of indications and contraindications is a pledge of high effectiveness of the drug.

Possible complications caused by the drug

Despite such an impressive list of possibilities, it is necessary to know that Oftakwix has a number of complications that patients may sometimes encounter:

• Allergic reactions.
• Headaches, mental problems, drowsiness, problems with sleep, nightmares at night, a sense of noise in the ears.
• Problems with the cardiovascular system,violation of blood circulation in the heart. Probability of myocardial infarction, phlebitis, arrhythmia, tachycardia.
• Complications of the respiratory system, such as bronchial asthma, cough, shortness of breath. The appearance of rhinitis, sinusitis, respiratory failure.
• The emergence of digestive problems. This is a rapid weight loss, vomitive reflexes and similar manifestations.
• Problems with the genitourinary system. Possible impotence, itching sensation in the genitals, problems with ejaculation.
• Violations in the musculoskeletal system.Weakened muscle tone, arthrosis, rheumatitis, gout, sometimes there may be a spasm in the muscles, myalgia and similar complications.

During treatment with Oftakwiks, a skin reaction may occur in the form of a rash, itching, profuse sweating, and peeling.

Complications of the drug are quite serious, so only an ophthalmologist can give information about the need to take the drug specifically in your case.

Interaction with other drugs

Studies of interactions with other drugs, distinctive for the active substance, were not conducted.Due to the fact that Oftakwix is ​​used exclusively externally, its concentration in the blood is small enough to cause systemic complications in the synthesis with other drugs.

The only thing worth considering is:

1. The drug can not be administered in the form of subconjunctiv injection(subconjunctival) and into the anterior chamber of the eye.
2. In case of complex treatment, where the use of other eye drops is contemplated, the interval between instillations should average 15 minutes.
3. Drops should not be used if a person uses hydrophilic or soft contact lensesbecause of the content of the preparation of non-alcoholic chloride.
4. When using drops, do not allow the dropper to come in contact with mucous membranesbecause of possible infection of the drug.

Doctors may be advised to take in conjunction with Oftakwix Floxal, Normax, Tobrex.

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conclusions

Oftakwix is ​​a strong medicine. Its use can save a person from a variety of diseases that are infectious or bacterial. However, the complications of the medication are quite substantial and, if manifested, can reduce the quality of life. Only on the recommendation of a doctor and with a precisely confirmed diagnosis, taking this medication will save the patient from many problems.