Oxitob Eye Drop
About Oxitob Eye Drop
Being an aminoglycoside antibiotic, Oxitob Eye Drop kills bacteria to treat different types of severe bacterial infections in the eye.
It is not to be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or to another aminoglycoside antibiotic like gentamicin. If you have hearing, kidney, nerve problems, severe burns and dehydration, let your doctor know. Medicines like penicillin, imipenem, ceftizoxime decrease the effectiveness of Oxitob Eye Drop when taken along with it. On the other hand, medicines like cisplatin, colistin, cyclosporine, and fludarabine increase the side effects of Oxitob Eye Drop.
It is given in an injection form at the doctor’s office or clinic itself. If you are to use it at home, ask all the questions you need to, to the doctor and be sure of the proper procedure. Remember to never reuse needles and syringes. Never take a double dose of Oxitob Eye Drop, it is better that you skip it till the next time you can take it.
You may experience vomiting, nausea, swelling, pain and diarrhea, as a side effect of Oxitob Eye Drop.If you experience vaginal discharge, muscle weakness, seizures, decreased urination and tightness in chest, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
What are the uses of Oxitob Eye Drop
Allergic Disorders
Eye Disorder
What are the contraindications of Oxitob Eye Drop ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Oxitob Eye Drop ?
Eye Inflammation
Key highlights of Oxitob Eye Drop
Is It safe with alcohol?
No interaction found
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Saptob f eye drop is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What are the substitutes for Oxitob Eye Drop ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Oxitob Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Tobox Eye Drop
Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of overdose, consult your doctor.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
How does this medication work?
Oxitob Eye Drop combines irreversibly to aminoglycoside at the binding sites of 30 S ribosomal subunit bringing about inhibition of protein synthesis of bacteria. Oxitob Eye Drop destabilizes the bacterial membrane when it combines to 16S 16S r-RNA.
What are the interactions of Oxitob Eye Drop ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with Alcohol is not known.Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
Oxitob Eye Drop is a medication which interacts with the following drugs Colistin, Diuretics, Live cholera vaccine, Neuromuscular blockers.Interaction with Food
Food
Interaction with food is not know.
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