Zypred Eye Drops

Loteprednol + Gatifloxacin eye prep
300 mg + 500 mg/100 ml
Aristopharma Limited
Pack size
Unite Price 250.00 BDT

Indications

Zypred Eye Drops is used for: Post-operative inflammatory conditions of the eye

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Adult Apply one or two drops of this suspension into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every four to six hours. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosing may be increased, to every one to two hours. Frequency should be decreased gradually as warranted by improvement in clinical signs. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Loteprednol and Gatifloxacin as with other ophthalmic corticosteroids, is contraindicated in most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simpiex and also in mycobacterial infection of the eye and fungal diseases of ocular structures. It is also contraindicated in individuals with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation and to other corticosteroids. It is also contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to other quinlones, acetylsalicylic acid and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.

Precautions

General: Patients should be advised not to wear contact lenses if they have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis. Fungal infections of the cornea are particularly prone to develop coincidentally with long term local steroid application. Patients with bleeding tendencies: This fixed dose combination should be used with care in patients with known bleeding tendencies, or in patients who are receiving other medications which may prolong bleeding time. Ability to drive: As this fixed dose combination may cause transient blurring on instillation, the use of hazardous machinery or driving is not recommended unless vision is clear.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Loteprednol + Gatifloxacin eye prep : The adverse events reported with the fixed dose combination were irritation, pain, redness, photophobia, stinging, itching, discharge & blurred vision. Redness was the most commonly observed adverse event occurring in 6% of patients. Itching, discharge, photophobia & blurred vision were seen in less than 2% cases.

Mode of Action

Loteprednol etabonate is an ester based corticosteroid which controls the formation of prostaglandin and leukotrienes and reduces ocular inflammation. The antibacterial action of Gatifloxacin results from inhibition of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. DNA gyrase is an essential enzyme that is involved in the replication, transcription and repair of bacterial DNA. Topoisomerase IV is an enzyme known to play a key role in the partitioning of the chromosomal DNA during bacterial cell division.

Note

Zypred 300 mg + 500 mg/100 ml Eye Drops generic name is Loteprednol + Gatifloxacin eye prep. Zypred 300 mg + 500 mg/100 ml Eye Drops is manufactured by Aristopharma LimitedZypred is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Zypred Eye Drops 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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