Ciprofloxacin eye ointment
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
What it is used for
Therapeutic use is agent- and indication-specific within the class (Fluoroquinolone antibiotic). Use according to culture results, national guidelines (Kenya STG/EML where applicable) and the current product SmPC. Bacterial eye infections
Warnings
FDA/EMA boxed risks: tendinopathy/rupture, peripheral neuropathy, CNS effects, aortic aneurysm risk in susceptible patients, QT prolongation (esp. moxifloxacin), dysglycaemia, psychiatric effects. Avoid in patients with significant risk factors unless benefits outweigh risks. Photosensitivity. Separate from polyvalent cations (antacids, Fe, Ca, dairy, sucralfate) by several hours.
Possible side effects
GI upset, headache, dizziness, insomnia. Serious: tendon rupture, neuropathy, seizures, QT prolongation/TdP, severe hypersensitivity, C. difficile, aortic events (rare), dysglycaemia.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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