Azasite 1% Eye Drops (Solution)

Azithromycin 1% Eye drop
10mg/ml
INSITE VISION INCORPORATED
Pack size 2.5ml Dropper Bottle
Dispensing mode POM
Source USA
AgentITROM TRADING
Retail Price 26.00 AED

Indications

Azasite 1% Eye Drops (Solution) is used for: Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Neonatal Conjunctivitis, Blepharitis

Adult Dose

Bacterial conjunctivitis Adult: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) bid for 2 days, then once daily for the next 5 days.

Child Dose

Bacterial conjunctivitis Child >1 year: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) bid for 2 days, then once daily for the next 5 days.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Known hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic. Coadministration w/ pimozide. History of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated w/ prior use of azithromycin.

Precautions

Anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity have been reported with systemic use of azithromycin . Growth of resistant organisms may occur with prolonged use. patients should not wear contact lenses if they have signs or symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Azithromycin 1% Eye drop : 1-10% Eye irritation (1-2%) <1% Anaphylaxis, Contact dermatitis, Corneal erosion, Dry eye, Rash, Urticaria, Dygeusia, Nasal congestion, Ocular discharge, Punctate keratitis, Sinusitis

Mechanism of Action

Azithromycin is a semisynthetic azalide antibiotic. It blocks transpeptidation by binding to 50s ribosomal subunit of susceptible organisms and disrupting RNA-dependent protein synthesis at the chain elongation step.

Note

Azasite 1% 10mg/ml Eye Drops (Solution) manufactured by INSITE VISION INCORPORATED. Its generic name is Azithromycin 1% Eye drop. Azasite 1% is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Azasite 1% Eye Drops (Solution) is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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