Azin Eye Drops
Azithromycin 1% Eye drop
1 gm/100 ml
Acme Laboratories Ltd.
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Indications
Azin Eye Drops 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
Side 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
Mode 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
Azin 1 gm/100 ml Eye Drops generic name is Azithromycin 1% Eye drop. Azin 1 gm/100 ml Eye Drops is manufactured by Acme Laboratories Ltd.Azin is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Azin Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.