Asilee-TS Eye Drops
Levofloxacin 1.5% Eye prep
15 mg/ml
Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.
| Pack size | 5ml bot |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 130.00 BDT |
Indications
Asilee-TS Eye Drops is used for:
Corneal ulcer
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Bacterial corneal ulcer
Adults:
Days 1 through 3: Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake and approximately 4 and 6 hours after retiring.
Day 4 through treatment completion: Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake.
Child Dose
Ophthalmic
Bacterial corneal ulcer
Children 6 year of age and older:
Days 1 through 3: Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake and approximately 4 and 6 hours after retiring.
Day 4 through treatment completion: Instill one to two drops in the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Levofloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin, quinolone, or any other components of this product.
Precautions
This drug should not be injected subconjunctially, nor should it be introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye. Avoid contaminating the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers or other source.
Lactation: May be distributed into milk; use caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: May be distributed into milk; use caution
Interactions
Additive effects on QT interval prolongation w/ class IA (e.g. quinidine, procainamide) or class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, fluoxetine or imipramine. Reduced absorption w/ sucralfate, didanosine, antacids containing Mg or Al, dietary supplements containing Zn, Ca, Mg or Fe. Altered glucose levels w/ antidiabetic agents (e.g. insulin, glibenclamide). Increased risk of severe tendon disorders w/ corticosteroids. Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures w/ NSAIDs. Increased prothrombin time w/ warfarin.
Side Effects
Side effects of Levofloxacin 1.5% Eye prep :
Transient decrease in vision, Transient ocular burning, Ocular pain or discomfort, Foreign body sensation, Headache, Fever, Pharyngitis, Photophobia, Allergic reactions, Lid edema, Ocular dryness, Ocular itching
Mode of Action
Levofloxacin exerts antibacterial action by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, the enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription repair and recombination. It has in vitro activity against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms.
Note
Asilee-TS 15 mg/ml Eye Drops generic name is Levofloxacin 1.5% Eye prep. Asilee-TS 15 mg/ml Eye Drops is manufactured by Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.Asilee-TS is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Asilee-TS Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.