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Akuvitis Eye Drop is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Akuvitis Eye Drop have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Akuvitis Eye Drop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Akuvitis Eye Drop include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Akuvitis Eye Drop as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Akuvitis Eye Drop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Akuvitis Eye Drop has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Akuvitis Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral must refrain from the use of Akuvitis Eye Drop since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Akuvitis Eye Drop contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Akuvitis Eye Drop have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Akuvitis Eye Drop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Akuvitis Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Akuvitis Eye Drop is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Akuvitis Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Akuvitis Eye Drop. It is best to stop taking Akuvitis Eye Drop immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Akuvitis Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Akuvitis Eye Drop may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Akuvitis Eye Drop should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Akuvitis Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Using Akuvitis Eye Drop does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Akuvitis Eye Drop on the Liver?
Using Akuvitis Eye Drop does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Akuvitis Eye Drop on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Akuvitis Eye Drop on the heart have been reported.
Akuvitis Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Akuvitis Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Akuvitis Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Akuvitis Eye Drop is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Akuvitis Eye Drop. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Akuvitis Eye Drop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Akuvitis Eye Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Akuvitis Eye Drop
Some foods when eaten with Akuvitis Eye Drop can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Akuvitis Eye Drop
Drinking alcohol while taking Akuvitis Eye Drop may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
No, Akuvitis Eye Drop does not cover strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is generally found to be resistant to Akuvitis Eye Drop. Hence other antibiotics which are active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa should be used.
The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the type of infection and severity of the infection. Usually, oral Akuvitis Eye Drop is recommended to be taken once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without the food because food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, heart diseases, diabetes mellitus, and improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Akuvitis Eye Drop is helpful in treating pneumonia. It is used in the treatment of commnunity acquired pneumonia caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Chlamydophilia pneumoniae. The duration of treatment depends on infection severity and patients medical condition but it is generally given for 7-14 days.
Akuvitis Eye Drop is a brand name of moxifloxacin and it comes in form of a tablet, infusion, eye drops, and eye ointment. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infections such as skin infections, eye infections, intra-abdominal infections, chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, and sinusitis.
Akuvitis Eye Drop contains moxifloxacin (a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolones). It works by inhibiting enzymes (topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) in bacteria which prevents the DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination that is essential for the survival of the susceptible organism. In this way Akuvitis Eye Drop is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
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References
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