Antibiotic Eye Drops to treat Bacterial Eye Infections

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

Lomefloxacin

Products Lomefloxacin is included in eye drops in many countries (Okacin). Maxaquin film-coated tablets, approved in 1992, are no longer available (off label). Structure and properties C17H19F2N3O3, Mr = 351.35 g/mol Effects Lomefloxacin (ATC J01MA07) is bactericidal. Indications Bacterial infectious diseases Cf. Quinolones