Moxifloxacin+prednisolone
About Moxifloxacin+prednisolone
Moxifloxacin+prednisolone belongs to the class of medications called ‘antibacterial’ primarily taken to treat various bacterial eye infections. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.
Moxifloxacin+prednisolone is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Prednisolone. Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that stops bacteria from making a copy of their genetic material (DNA), thereby killing and stopping bacterial infection growth. Thus together, Moxifloxacin+prednisolone treats the infection effectively. On the other side, Prednisolone is a steroid drug that works by lowering the immune system's activity, which in turn reduces inflammation and swelling. Both medications in combination, treat bacterial infections.
Moxifloxacin+prednisolone should be taken as advised by your doctor. Take this Moxifloxacin+prednisolone in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Moxifloxacin+prednisolone may cause common side effects like temporary blurry vision. These side effects need not require any medical attention. If it persists, please consult your doctor immediately.
Do not use Moxifloxacin+prednisolone If you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using the other prescription and non-prescription medicines. Before taking Moxifloxacin+prednisolone, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/planned to get pregnant/breastfeeding mother. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision; hence drive only when you are alert and have clear vision. Moxifloxacin+prednisolone should be used in children only when advised by a doctor.
Uses of Moxifloxacin+prednisolone
Medicinal Benefits
Moxifloxacin+prednisolone is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Moxifloxacin belongs to a group of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics that stop the growth of bacteria. This drug stops the bacteria's ability to copy their DNA. This action results in the killing of bacteria and stops them from producing other bacteria. This action treats bacterial infection. Prednisolone belongs to a group of drugs known as 'Corticosteroids,' which reduces inflammation caused by bacterial infections. This medicine reduces the activity of the immune system and reduces bacterial infection.
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Side Effects of Moxifloxacin+prednisolone
- Temporary blurred vision
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial Infections: Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. Some of the bacterial infections are abdominal infections, chronic bronchitis, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, eye infections, and gonorrhoea.
FAQs
Moxifloxacin+prednisolone is a combination of two medicines: Moxifloxacin and Prednisolone. Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that stops bacteria from making a copy of their genetic material (DNA), thereby killing and stopping bacterial infection growth. Thus together Moxifloxacin+prednisolone treats the infection effectively. On the other side, Prednisolone is a steroid drug that works by lowering the activity of the immune system that in turn reduces inflammation and swelling. Both medications in combination treat bacterial infections.
Moxifloxacin+prednisolone cannot be stopped suddenly, even if you feel better. Please complete the course of Moxifloxacin+prednisolone. Discontinuing the Moxifloxacin+prednisolone might result in recurring infection or not curing the infection completely.
If you use other eye ointments/drops along with Moxifloxacin+prednisolone, it is advised to maintain a gap of at least 5-10 minutes after each administration. Also, use eye drops before applying any ointments.
Avoid contact of the tip of the dispensing container with fingers, eyes, and eyelids when you use any eye formulation to prevent contamination of the medicine.
