Uses of 4 Quin 0.5% w/w Eye Ointment
4 Quin 0.5% w/w Eye Ointment is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Various Bacterial Infections
Side effects of 4 Quin 0.5% w/w Eye Ointment
Precautions while taking 4 Quin 0.5% w/w Eye Ointment
Dosage of 4 Quin 0.5% w/w Eye Ointment
Overdose of 4 Quin 0.5% w/w Eye Ointment
Onset of Action of 4 Quin 0.5% w/w Eye Ointment
Duration of Action of 4 Quin 0.5% w/w Eye Ointment
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Interactions
Drug :- Aluminum hydroxide, aluminum-magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate,
didanosine, magnesium hydroxide, multivitamins, products containing zinc:
May interfere with
GI absorption of moxifloxacin. Give moxifloxacin 4 hours before or 8 hours after these products.
Class IA antiarrhythmics (procainamide, quinidine), class III antiarrhythmics (amiodarone,
sotalol):
May increase risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Avoid using together.
Drugs that prolong QT interval (antipsychotics, erythromycin, TCAs):
May have additive effect.
Avoid using together.
Live-virus vaccines:
May decrease effectiveness of live-virus vaccines. Don't give live-virus
vaccines during therapy.
NSAIDs:
May increase risk of CNS stimulation and seizures. Monitor patient and adjust treatment as
needed.
Black Box Warning
Steroids:
May increase risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture. Monitor patient for
tendon pain or inflammation.
Sucralfate:
May decrease absorption of moxifloxacin, reducing anti-infective response. If use
together can't be avoided, give at least 6 hours apart.
Warfarin:
May increase anticoagulant effects. Monitor PT and INR closely.
Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.
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