Products Ofloxacin is commercially available as eye drops, eye ointment (Floxal, Floxal UD), tablets, and solution for injection (Tarivid). The active ingredient was approved in many countries in 1987, and the ophthalmic agents in 1992. The enantiomer levofloxacin is also on the market (Tavanic, generics). This article refers to ocular use. Structure and properties Ofloxacin … Ofloxacin
Products Moxifloxacin eye drops have been approved in many countries since 2008 (Vigamox). Moxifloxacin is also available in tablet form and as an infusion solution; see Moxifloxacin. Generic versions of the eye drops are registered. Structure and properties Moxifloxacin (C21H24FN3O4, Mr = 401.4 g/mol) is present in the eye drops as moxifloxacin hydrochloride, a slightly … Moxifloxacin Eye Drops
Products Eye drops containing antibiotics are available from various manufacturers in pharmacies. They are also combined with other active ingredients such as glucocorticoids fix. Structure and properties The drops contain antibiotics from different chemical groups (see below). Effects Depending on the active ingredient, the antibiotics have bacteriostatic to bactericidal properties, meaning they inhibit the growth … Antibiotic Eye Drops to treat Bacterial Eye Infections
Products Tobramycin eye drops have been approved in many countries since 1982 (Tobrex). The antibiotic is also combined with dexamethasone fixed (Tobradex). Tobrex is also commercially available as an eye ointment and as an eye gel. Structure and properties Tobramycin (C18H37N5O9, Mr = 467.51 g/mol) is obtained from or can be prepared by other methods. … Tobramycin Eye Drops
Products Eye drops containing the active ingredient N-acetylcysteine are no longer commercially available as finished drug products in many countries. They can be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous preparation. Structure and properties N-acetylcysteine (C5H9NO3, Mr = 163.2 g/mol) is -acetylated derivative of the amino acid cysteine with a free sulfhydryl group. It exists … N-Acetylcysteine Eye Drops
Symptoms Bacterial conjunctivitis usually begins first in one eye and may spread to the second. Whitish-yellow smeary purulent secretions are discharged, causing conglutination and crusting, especially in the morning after sleep. The conjunctiva is reddened and blood may accumulate due to increased blood flow. A foreign body sensation and itching often occur. Other possible symptoms … Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Symptoms Possible symptoms of viral conjunctivitis include unilateral or bilateral redness, itching, burning, eye tearing, a foreign body sensation, lymph node swelling, and bleeding. It is often accompanied by inflammation of the cornea (keratitis). Itching, watery eyes, bilateral findings and other allergic symptoms indicate allergic conjunctivitis. However, differentiation based on clinical signs is generally difficult … Viral Conjunctivitis
Symptoms Cataract manifests itself in painless visual disturbances such as blurred vision, sensitivity to light, glare, reduced vision, disturbances in color vision, seeing a veil of light, and double vision in one eye. It is the most common cause of blindness worldwide. The disease is usually characterized by a slow progression over several years. An … Cataract Causes and Treatment
Symptoms A barleycorn (Hordeolum, from Latin , barley) manifests as an inflammatory and painful swelling of an eyelid margin gland on the edge of the eyelid or on the inner side of the eyelid with redness and pus formation. Other possible symptoms include an uncomfortable foreign body sensation, lidoedema, eye tearing, irritation, and conjunctivitis. Styes … Barleycorn (Hordeolum)
Definition Eye drops are sterile, aqueous or oily solutions or suspensions of one or more active ingredients for dropwise application to the eye. They may contain excipients. Aqueous preparations in multi-dose containers must contain a suitable preservative if the preparation is not itself sufficiently antimicrobial. Eye drops without preservatives must be marketed in single-dose containers. … Eye Drops for Dry, Red, Pink or Itchy Eyes
Introduction The Floxal eye ointment is an antibiotic-containing medication to combat inflammation and infection of the eye. The ointment contains the active ingredient Ofloxacin. Like all antibiotics, it can only be used against diseases caused by bacteria. Floxal eye ointment is used against infections of the anterior segment of the eye, especially cornea (cornea) and … Floxal eye ointment
Effect The active ingredient of Floxal eye ointment is called Ofloxacin. It is an antibiotic that interferes with the reproduction of bacteria. Ofloxacin interferes in the multiplication of bacterial DNA (replication). For replication to take place, the DNA must be read and copied by certain enzymes. The DNA is twisted in itself, which is why … Effect | Floxal eye ointment
