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'''ZYMAXID®''' solution should not be introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye. | '''ZYMAXID®''' solution should not be introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye. | ||
'''Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use''' | |||
As with other anti-infectives, prolonged use of ZYMAXID® (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution) 0.5% may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy. Whenever clinical judgment dictates, the patient should be examined with the aid of magnification, such as slit lamp biomicroscopy and where appropriate, fluoroscein staining. | As with other anti-infectives, prolonged use of ZYMAXID® (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution) 0.5% may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy. Whenever clinical judgment dictates, the patient should be examined with the aid of magnification, such as slit lamp biomicroscopy and where appropriate, fluoroscein staining. | ||
Revision as of 21:09, 8 January 2014
| Gatifloxacin |
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| GATIFLOXACIN®,ZYMAXID®,ZYMAR® FDA Package Insert |
| Description |
| Clinical Pharmacology |
| Microbiology |
| Indications and Usage |
| Contraindications |
| Warnings and Precautions |
| Adverse Reactions |
| Clinical Studies |
| Dosage and Administration |
| How Supplied |
| Labels and Packages |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
For patient information, click here.
Topical Ophthalmic Use Only ZYMAXID® solution should not be introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye.
Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use
As with other anti-infectives, prolonged use of ZYMAXID® (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution) 0.5% may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy. Whenever clinical judgment dictates, the patient should be examined with the aid of magnification, such as slit lamp biomicroscopy and where appropriate, fluoroscein staining.
Avoidance of Contact Lens Wear
Patients should be advised not to wear contact lenses if they have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or during the course of therapy with ZYMAXID® (see PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION)
References
http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=1160b16c-929a-4e85-9c0b-1d8c96a7678b