{"id":28580,"date":"2022-11-01T14:45:17","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T14:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=28580"},"modified":"2022-11-02T11:05:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T11:05:26","slug":"vigamox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/vigamox\/","title":{"rendered":"Vigamox &#8211; Moxifloxacin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>5 mg\/ml\u00a0eye drops, solution<br>moxifloxacin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Vigamox is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vigamox&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;are used to treat&nbsp;infection&nbsp;in the eye (&nbsp;conjunctivitis&nbsp;) caused by bacteria.&nbsp;The active ingredient is moxifloxacin, an antibacterial agent for ophthalmic use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moxifloxacin contained in Vigamox may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Vigamox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Vigamox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to moxifloxacin, to other\u00a0quinolones,\u00a0or to any other ingredient in this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Vigamox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;to Vigamox.&nbsp;<\/strong>Allergic reactions occur in less common cases and serious reactions are rare.&nbsp;If you get an allergic (hypersensitivity) reaction or a side effect, see section 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If you wear contact lenses<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; stop using the lenses if you have signs or symptoms of an\u00a0eye infection.\u00a0Use your glasses instead.\u00a0Do not start wearing the lenses again until the signs and symptoms of\u00a0infection\u00a0have passed and you have stopped using the medicine.<\/li><li>People who have taken fluoroquinolones by mouth or\u00a0intravenously\u00a0have been affected by swollen tendons and ruptures, especially in elderly patients and in those treated with\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0at the same time.\u00a0Stop taking Vigamox if you experience pain in a tendon or if it begins to swell.\u00a0Like all\u00a0antibiotics, long-term use of Vigamox can lead to other\u00a0infections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Vigamox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor or pharmacist<\/strong>\u00a0if you are using, have recently used, or might be using other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may notice that your vision is blurred for a short time right after using Vigamox.&nbsp;Do not drive or use machinery until your vision is back to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Vigamox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>dose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults, including the elderly, and children<\/strong>: 1 drop in the affected eye(s),\u00a03 times a day\u00a0(in the morning, in the afternoon, and the evening).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vigamox can be used in children, in patients over 65 years of age, and in patients with kidney or liver problems.\u00a0There is only very limited information on the use of this medicine in neonates, and therefore use in neonates is not recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this medicine in both eyes only if your doctor has told you to.&nbsp;Vigamox should&nbsp;<strong>only<\/strong>&nbsp;be used for ophthalmic use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infection&nbsp;usually improves within 5 days.&nbsp;You should continue using the drops for another 2-3 days or as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;If you do not notice any improvement after 5 days, contact the doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20080326000032#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/f2e83bc5-6270-483f-90fd-37e30fdd735d\" alt=\"Use\" title=\"Use\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take out the bottle of Vigamox and stand in front of a mirror<\/li><li><strong>Wash your hands<\/strong><\/li><li>Twist off the lid<\/li><li>If the safety-sealed lid collar is loose after the lid is removed, it must also be removed before using the product.<\/li><li>Hold the bottle upside down between your thumb and fingers<\/li><li>Tilt your head back.\u00a0Pull down the lower eyelid with a clean finger until a &#8220;pocket&#8221; is formed between the eyelid and the eye.\u00a0Where the drop should be placed\u00a0<strong>(picture 1)<\/strong><\/li><li>Hold the dropper tip of the bottle close to the eye.\u00a0Use the mirror as a guide.<\/li><li><strong>Avoid touching the eye or eyelid, surrounding areas,<\/strong> or other surfaces with the dropper tip.\u00a0Then the drops can become infected.<\/li><li>Press lightly on the bottom of the bottle to squeeze out one drop of the medicine at a time\u00a0(picture 2)<\/li><li>After using Vigamox, press with a finger in the corner of the eye by the nose for 2-3 minutes\u00a0(picture 3).\u00a0This prevents the medicine from getting out into the rest of the body, which is especially important for young children.<\/li><li>If you use the drops in both eyes,\u00a0wash your hands before repeating the same steps for the other eye.\u00a0It helps prevent\u00a0infection\u00a0from spreading from one eye to the other.<\/li><li>Close the bottle cap immediately after use.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If a drop misses the eye, try again.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have used too much Vigamox<\/strong>, rinse everything out with lukewarm water.\u00a0Do not instill more drops until it is time for your next regular\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you accidentally swallow<\/strong>&nbsp;Vigamox, consult a doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you forget to use Vigamox<\/strong>, continue with the next\u00a0dose\u00a0as scheduled.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you use other eye preparations,<\/strong>&nbsp;wait at least 5 minutes between using Vigamox and the other eye preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/strong><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can usually continue to take the drops<\/strong>\u00a0unless the\u00a0side effects\u00a0are severe or you have a severe\u00a0allergic reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have a severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0and any of the following happen, stop taking\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Vigamox immediately and contact your doctor immediately:<\/strong>\u00a0Swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth, or throat, which may make it difficult to swallow or breathe, rash or hives, large fluid-filled blisters, sore spots, and sores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects\u00a0in the eye<\/strong>: Eye pain, eye irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects\u00a0in the eye<\/strong>: Dry eyes, itchy eyes, eye redness, inflammation or scarring on the surface of the eye, ruptured blood vessels in the eye, abnormal sensation in the eye, eyelid problems,\u00a0itching,\u00a0redness\u00a0or swelling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General\u00a0side effects<\/strong>: Headache, bad taste in the mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Rare\u00a0side effects\u00a0ar<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(may affect up to 1 in 1000 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects\u00a0in the eye<\/strong>: Corneal disorder, blurred vision or impaired vision,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0or\u00a0infection\u00a0of the conjunctiva, eye fatigue, eye swelling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General\u00a0side effects<\/strong>: Vomiting, nasal discomfort, feeling of lumping in the throat, decreased iron in the blood, abnormal liver test results, abnormal skin sensation, pain, throat irritation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;in the eye:&nbsp;<\/strong>Infection&nbsp;in the eye, clouding of the surface of the eye, swelling of the cornea, deposits on the surface of the eye, increased pressure in the eye, scratches on the surface of the eye, eye allergy,&nbsp;secretion&nbsp;from the eye, increased tear production, sensitivity to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General\u00a0side effects<\/strong>: Shortness\u00a0of breath, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, worsening allergic symptoms,\u00a0itching, rash, skin redness, nausea, and\u00a0hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Vigamox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep this medicine out<\/strong>&nbsp;of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the bottle and carton after &#8220;EXP&#8221;.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discarded 4 weeks after opening<\/strong>.\u00a0This is done to prevent\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The active substance<\/strong>&nbsp;is moxifloxacin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One ml of the eye drops contains 5.45 mg moxifloxacin hydrochloride equivalent to 5 mg moxifloxacin.&nbsp;One eye drop contains 190 micrograms of moxifloxacin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Other ingredients<\/strong>\u00a0are sodium chloride, boric acid, and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Very small amounts of sodium hydroxide and&nbsp;hydrochloric acid&nbsp;can be added to adjust acidity levels (&nbsp;pH&nbsp;levels).<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is a liquid (a clear, green-yellow solution) supplied in a package containing a 5 ml plastic bottle with a screw cap.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Novartis Farmac\u00e9utica, SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 764<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08013 Barcelona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcon-Couvreur NV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rijksweg 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2870 Puurs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Novartis Pharma GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roonstrasse 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>90429 Nuremberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siegfried El Masnou, SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camille Fabra 58<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El Masnou<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08320 Barcelona<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicine is approved in the European Economic Area under the following 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