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Ofloxacin Eye Drop is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Ofloxacin Eye Drop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ofloxacin Eye Drop. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ofloxacin Eye Drop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ofloxacin Eye Drop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Ofloxacin Eye Drop's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ofloxacin Eye Drop related warnings talks about Ofloxacin Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ofloxacin Eye Drop can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ofloxacin Eye Drop in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ofloxacin Eye Drop contraindications section.
Additionally, Ofloxacin Eye Drop may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ofloxacin Eye Drop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ofloxacin 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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Is the use of Ofloxacin Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Ofloxacin Eye Drop can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ofloxacin Eye Drop, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ofloxacin Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Ofloxacin Eye Drop. Immediately discontinue Ofloxacin Eye Drop if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Ofloxacin Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ofloxacin Eye Drop on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ofloxacin Eye Drop on the Liver?
Ofloxacin Eye Drop may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ofloxacin Eye Drop on the Heart?
Ofloxacin Eye Drop is rarely harmful for the heart.
Ofloxacin Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofloxacin Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofloxacin Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Ofloxacin Eye Drop does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ofloxacin Eye Drop can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ofloxacin Eye Drop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ofloxacin Eye Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ofloxacin Eye Drop
Some foods when eaten with Ofloxacin Eye Drop can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofloxacin Eye Drop
Consumption of alcohol and Ofloxacin Eye Drop together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Ofloxacin Eye Drop is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
No, Ofloxacin Eye Drop is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Ofloxacin Eye Drop can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
No, Ofloxacin Eye Drop does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
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