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Centaflox Eye Ointment is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Centaflox Eye Ointment have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Centaflox Eye Ointment. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Centaflox Eye Ointment are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Centaflox Eye Ointment side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Centaflox Eye Ointment are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Centaflox Eye Ointment has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Centaflox Eye Ointment related warnings talks about Centaflox Eye Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral must refrain from the use of Centaflox Eye Ointment since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Centaflox Eye Ointment are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Centaflox Eye Ointment with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Centaflox Eye Ointment is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Centaflox Eye Ointment is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Centaflox Eye Ointment is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Centaflox Eye Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Centaflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Centaflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Centaflox Eye Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Centaflox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Centaflox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Centaflox Eye Ointment on the Kidneys?
Centaflox does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Centaflox Eye Ointment on the Liver?
Centaflox does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Centaflox Eye Ointment on the Heart?
Centaflox is rarely harmful for the heart.
Centaflox Eye Ointment should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Centaflox Eye Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Centaflox Eye Ointment habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Centaflox Eye Ointment.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Centaflox Eye Ointment you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Centaflox Eye Ointment only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Centaflox Eye Ointment is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Centaflox Eye Ointment
Taking Centaflox Eye Ointment with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Centaflox Eye Ointment
Drinking alcohol while taking Centaflox Eye Ointment may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Centaflox contains moxifloxacin (a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolones). It works by inhibiting enzymes (topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) in bacteria which prevents the DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination that is essential for the survival of the susceptible organism. In this way Centaflox is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
Yes, Centaflox can be used for UTI (urinary tract infection) caused by bacteria Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
Yes, Centaflox is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Yes, Centaflox covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Yes, oral Centaflox may cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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