| click here for details Iquix Discontinued | |
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| Dosing/ Corneal ulcer | Days 1 thru 3: q30min to q2h while awake, q4 to q6hr on retiring . Days 4 thru completion: qhr to q4hr while awake. |
| Chem Specs | levofloxacin 1.5% |
| Quantities | 5ml |
| Cost | 87.00 |
| Class | Fluoroquinolone 3rd generation |
| Action | Binds to DNA gyrase, topoisomerase IV |
| Activity | Active against a broad range of gram positive and negative bacteria. |
| Usage | Indicated for the treatment of corneal ulcer caused by Corynebacterium Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Viridans group streptococci ,Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens. |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to quinolones or to any of the components in the medication. |
| Pediatric use | > age 6 |
| Pregnancy | Category C |
| Self preserved (BAK free). Higher concentration (vs Quixin 0.5%) results in higher tissue concentration. |