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Taxedac is indicated in the case of eye infections, prevention of inflammation and infection after eye surgery. Please refer to some information about Taxedac Eye Drops in the article below that will help you know how to use the drug appropriately.
1. What is Taxedac?
Taxedac, also known as Taxedac Eye Drops, is a drug on the list of drugs for the treatment of eyes, ears - nose - throat. Taxedac is a prescription drug, which means you can only use it with a doctor's/pharmacist's prescription. Taxedac is manufactured by Hai Duong Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies Joint Stock Company - VIETNAM, under registration number VD - 31508 - 19.
The main ingredients of Taxedac include:
Moxifloxacin 25mg; Dexamethasone phosphate content 5mg; Taxedac is prepared in the form of a small solution directly, packed in each box containing 1 vial with the contents of 5ml, 8ml, 10ml.
2. Uses of the drug Taxedac
This is a prescription antibiotic. Taxedac contains moxifloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic with bactericidal effects belonging to the fluoroquinolone group.
In vitro, Moxifloxacin - the ingredient in Taxedac is active against most Gram-negative and positive bacteria. Bactericidal effect due to the ability to both inhibit Topoisomerase II and IV. These are enzymes that control DNA localization, replication, repair, and replication of bacterial DNA.
The mechanism of action of Quinolones, including Moxifloxacin, is different from that of Macrolides, Beta-lactams, Aminoglycosides or Tetracyclines. Therefore, bacteria that are resistant to this group can still be sensitive to Taxedac
Taxedac is effective against most bacteria, such as:
Staphylococcus aureus; Streptococcus pneumoniae; Haemophilus influenzae; Haemophilus parainfluenzae; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Moraxella catarrhalis; Chlamydia pneumoniae; Mycoplasma pneumoniae; Citrobacter freundii; Enterobacter cloacae; Escherichia coli; Klebsiella oxytoca; Legionella pneumophila; Proteus mirabilis; Fusobacterium species; Peptostreptococcus species; Prevotella species. Taxedac is rapidly absorbed, metabolized by conjugation, and is completely excreted in the urine as unchanged drug.
3. Indications for taking Taxedac
Taxedac is indicated in the following cases:
Bacterial eye infections; Prevent inflammation and infection after eye surgery.
4. Dosage, how to use Taxedac
Taxedac has the effect of treating and preventing eye infections in the indications. To be on the safe side, it's important to use Taxedac correctly.
Taxedac dosage:
Taxedac dosage as recommended by the manufacturer depends on the patient's condition. Accordingly, the recommended dose is 1 drop/time used 4 times/day and continuously for 7 days for a course. In addition, the dose of Taxedac Eye Drops is also subject to the instructions of the medical professional. For the purpose of using Taxedac for subjects to prevent infection in eye surgery, the doctor may prescribe 1 drop x 4 times / day to the area of the eye that needs surgery. Taxedac Eye Drops should be taken 1 day before surgery and continuously for 15 days after surgery. How to use Taxedac Eye Drops:
Taxedac Eye Drops is made in the form of eye drops. Therefore, the way to use Taxedac is to drop it directly into the eye to be treated. Note: Do not press on the corner of the eye or close the eye immediately after instillation because this may affect the absorption of the drug. If you are taking it with another eye drop, use it at least 5 minutes apart from Taxedac Eye Drops.
5. Contraindications to the drug Taxedac
Taxedac is not used for the following groups of people:
Hypersensitivity or allergy to the ingredients in Taxedac; Pregnancy in the first 3 months; Nervous disorders; Hematopoietic disorders; Keratitis caused by HSV (Herpes simplex virus) Chickenpox ; Other viral infections of conjunctiva/cornea; TB in the eye; Glocom.
6. Taxedac side effects
When using Taxedac you may also experience some side effects including:
Itchy eyes; Eye irritation; Eye congestion; Conjunctivitis; Decreased vision; Dry eyes; Keratitis; Eye discomfort; Concentration; Eyesore; Subconjunctival hemorrhage; Weep; Infection; Glaucoma ; Damage to the optic nerve; Posterior capsule cataract; Slow wound healing. The side effects when using Taxedac are quite complicated, please inform your doctor to be managed.
7. Taxedac drug interactions
Taxedac may interact with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Therefore, should not be used or used together with Taxedac, it must be cautious.8. Warnings and cautions when taking Taxedac
Some manufacturers' warnings when using Taxedac include:
Although prepared as a solution, not for injection; If there are side effects when taking Taxedac, stop treatment and notify the doctor; Taxedac should not be used continuously for a long time because it can cause dangerous side effects such as glaucoma, decreased vision. Taxedac is a prescription eye drop. However, pregnant women should not use it because it contains broad-spectrum antibiotics. Women who are breastfeeding should not use it to avoid affecting breast milk. Taxedac can cause side effects including decreased vision, blurred vision... Therefore, subjects driving, operating machinery should not work while taking the drug. The basic information about Taxedac 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.
