What is Besifloxacin ophthalmic?
Besifloxacin ophthalmic is a prescription eye drop medication used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by susceptible strains of bacteria. It contains the active ingredient besifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA replication and transcription. This medication is applied topically to the affected eye one or two times daily for 7 days. Besifloxacin ophthalmic works rapidly to reduce symptoms such as redness, discharge, and inflammation caused by bacterial infection of the conjunctiva.
What is Besifloxacin ophthalmic used for?
Besifloxacin ophthalmic, also known as Besivance, is an antibiotic medication used to treat eye infections. It belongs to the class of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. The drug works by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication and transcription, ultimately killing bacteria that cause infection in the eyes.
Besifloxacin ophthalmic solution is a sterile eye drop intended for topical application to the affected eye(s). It contains 0.6% besifloxacin as the active ingredient. This medication is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) and external ocular infections in adults and children two years of age or older.
As a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, Besifloxacin ophthalmic has broad-spectrum activity against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including those that may be resistant to other antibiotics. The efficacy of besifloxacin has been demonstrated in clinical studies for both acute and chronic infections of the eye caused by susceptible pathogens.
When used as directed, Besifloxacin ophthalmic can help clear up the infection quickly while minimizing the risk of antibiotic resistance among bacteria. However, it is essential to follow the prescribed dosage and application instructions carefully to maximize effectiveness and safety.
Besifloxacin ophthalmic side effects
- Allergic reactions
- Blurred vision
- Corneal infiltrates
- Cystoid macular edema
- Dry eye
- Eye discomfort
- Iris inflammation (iridocyclitis)
- Photosensitivity reaction
- Uveitis
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