Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Ocular infections
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QUIXIN |
| Manufacturer |
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Vistakon Pharmaceuticals, LLC |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Quinolone. |
| Generic Name |
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Levofloxacin (as hemihydrate) 0.5%; oph. soln; contains benzalkonium chloride. |
| Indications |
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Susceptible bacterial conjunctivitis. |
| Adults and Children |
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<1 year: not recommended. ≥1 year: 1–2 drops in affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake (max 8 times/day) on days 1 and 2, then 1–2 drops every 4 hours while awake (max 4 times/day) on days 3–7. |
| Precautions |
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Discontinue if superinfection or hypersensitivity occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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May potentiate theophylline, caffeine, oral anticoagulants. May cause elevated serum creatinine with cyclosporine. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Transient decreased vision, ocular burning, pain or discomfort, fever, foreign body sensation, headache, pharyngitis, photophobia. |
| How Supplied |
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Soln—5mL |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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