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Sanflox drug is used in the treatment of eye diseases such as blepharitis, stye, lacrimal sac, conjunctivitis ... and prevention of postoperative infections in the eyes. Refer to some information about Sanflox in the article below to help you know how to use the drug appropriately.
1. Ingredients of Sanflox
Sanflox belongs to the group of drugs used to treat eyes, ears, nose and throat, is prepared in the form of eye drops - 0.5%, packaging specifications are 1 bottle of 5ml. The active ingredient Levofloxacin in Sanflox is a synthetic Fluoroquinolone antibacterial for oral and intravenous administration. Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis by acting on the gyrase complex and topoiso-merase IV DNA. Levofloxacin is also highly bactericidal in vitro. The spectrum of activity includes many types of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, enteric bacteria, Haemophilus influenzae, non-fermentative Gram-negative bacteria and atypical bacteria.
Levofloxacin generally does not have cross-resistance with other antibacterial drugs. If nosocomial infection is caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, combination therapy should be used.
After oral administration, Levofloxacin is rapidly absorbed. Absolute bioavailability is about 100%. Approximately 30-40% of Levofloxacin is bound to serum proteins, with steady-state concentrations achieved within 3 days. Levofloxacin is very poorly metabolized, accounting for < 5% of the amount excreted in the urine and is eliminated from plasma relatively slowly (6-8 hours). Excretion of Levofloxacin is mainly via the kidneys, so when renal function is impaired, renal elimination and clearance are reduced, the half-life is increased.
2. Indications for use of Sanflox
Sanflox is indicated for treatment in the following cases:
Blepharitis; Swollen eyes ; Inflammation of the lacrimal sac; Conjunctivitis ; Inflammation of eyelid cartilage; Keratitis; Corneal ulcer; Postoperative infection of the eye.
3. Dosage, how to use Sanflox
Reference dose: Instill 1 drop x 3-4 times/day. Adjust dose of Sanflox according to disease symptoms.
Note: The above dose of Sanflox is for reference only. The specific dose of Sanflox will depend on your condition and disease progression. To get the right dose of Sanflox, patients need to consult their doctor/pharmacist.
4. Contraindications to use Sanflox
Sanflox is contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to Sanflox drug components or Quinolone group. Pregnant and lactating women should not take Sanflox. Contraindication is understood as an absolute contraindication, which means that for any reason the contraindication is not flexible enough to take Rugastro.
5. Drug interactions
If using Sanflox concurrently with other eye drops, instill at least 15 minutes apart.
To avoid unwanted interactions when using Sanflox, please inform your doctor/pharmacist of all medications, supplements, vitamins... you are taking.
6. Sanflox drug side effects
Some side effects may occur when using Sanflox drugs such as:
Eye irritation; Itchy eyes. Less commonly nausea, cold hands and feet, dyspnea, rash, urticaria, red eyelids, swelling, conjunctival congestion, keratitis. If there are any unusual symptoms suspected of using Sanflox, the patient should notify the treating doctor/pharmacist for timely treatment.
7. Precautions when using Sanflox
Do not touch the tip of the Sanflox vial, it should be applied directly to the eyes to avoid contamination of the drug. Do not wear contact lenses while taking S anflox. When you have just used Sanflox, your eyes may become blurred, so temporarily stop activities that require clear vision until your eyes return to normal. The basic information about Sanflox in the above article is for reference only. Because this is a prescription drug, patients should not use it on their own, but need to contact a specialist directly to get an appropriate prescription to ensure safety for health.
