OFLOXACIN PREDNISOLONE ACETATE

Ofloxacin Prednisolone Acetate is a drug that is a combination of a quinolone antibiotic called ofloxacin and a steroid called prednisolone. It is utilized to treat certain eye conditions because of irritation or injuries. Prednisolone works by relieving inflammatory symptoms like swelling, redness, and itching. Ofloxacin treats bacteria infections of the eye.

Uses

Ofloxacin Prednisolone Acetate is used in the following conditions:

Certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury
Symptoms of eye swelling, redness, and itching

Warnings

Do not give Ofloxacin Prednisolone Acetate to the following:

Hypersensitivity to ofloxacin or to other quinolones
Hypersensitivity to prednisolone or other steroids

Side Effects

Ofloxacin Prednisolone Acetate may have the following side effects:

Stinging
Burning sensation

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Eye infections
Recent eye surgery
Cataracts
Glaucoma (open-angle type)
Severe nearsightedness (myopia)
Diabetes

Interaction

Ofloxacin Prednisolone Acetate may interact with the following medicines:

Class IA (e.g. quinidine, procainamide) or class III (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents
Antacids containing Magnesium, Aluminumor Calcium
Aminoglycosides (e.g. amikacin, tobramycin)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Theophylline
Insulin and oral hypoglycaemics
Barbiturates
Phenytoin
Rifampicin
Etrogens and oral contraceptives
Ciclosporin
Carbimazole
Carbamazepine
Methotrexate

Overdose & Brands

If you think you may have used Ofloxacin Prednisolone Acetate more than the usual overdose, seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Exopred