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Zymar is an eye drop solution that contains an antibiotic as the main ingredient. The drug is used in cases of bacterial infections of the eye.
1. What does Zymar do?
What does Zymar drug do? Zymar is a prescription medicine with the main ingredient Gatifloxacin 0.3mg/mL. Prepare 5ml eye drops. Gatifloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The antibiotic Gatifloxacin can be prepared in many forms and is often used to treat bronchitis, colitis, urinary tract infections, ... is also prepared in eye drops and is effective when treating problems eye-related infections.
2. Indications and contraindications of Zymar
2.1.Indications Support treatment for people experiencing eye-related conditions such as conjunctivitis, infectious ocular conjunctivitis. Support treatment for patients with corneal damage. Treatment of eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria. 2.2.Contraindications Contraindicated to use Zymar in the following cases:
Do not use Zymar for people with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug. This medicine should not be used in patients with inflammation of the eye caused by a virus. Contraindicated to use the drug in subjects who have just undergone eye surgery. The use of Zymar is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women.
3. Dosage and how to use Zymar
3.1 Dosage of Zymar The dose of this medicine depends on the specific condition of the patient.
The usual treatment dose for patients is 1-2 drops each time, used from about 4 to 6 times a day.
3.2 How to use Zymar This product is prepared as a solution, so patients use this medicine by instilling in the conjunctiva of the eye.
First, you should wash your hands before applying eye drops. Open the cap and place the cap tilted on a flat surface, do not hold the vial cap down. Use one hand to gently pull the eyelid down to form a small bag, then drop the eye drops at the prescribed dose. When instilling do not allow the tip of the eye dropper to come into contact with the surface of the eye or hand or any other surface Do the same for the other side as above if necessary. Close the lid tightly after use and store the medicine in a dry place. Do not leave this product in a place where moisture or extreme heat will cause the product to denature. Keep out of reach of children. In the process of using the drug, the patient is not allowed to arbitrarily adjust the dose of the drug to achieve his own desires and increase the duration of treatment. Since increasing the dose does not increase the effectiveness, it may increase the risk of side effects.
4. Side effects of Zymar
When taking the drug you may encounter some side effects such as:
Local effects cause: Soreness, eye irritation, itching, red eyes. Glaucoma ; Reversible optic nerve damage. Slows down wound healing. May cause headaches, dizziness, feelings of anxiety, agitation, insomnia. Affects kidney function, changes hematological index, photosensitivity. If any side effects occur you should tell your doctor for advice.
5. Notes when using Zymar
During the use of Zymar, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
Be careful when using this medicine for children under 16 years old. Monitor patients during prolonged use, because of the potential for increased risk of fungal infections. Use strictly according to the instructions, do not use it for a long time, because it increases the risk of infection with non-susceptible microorganisms. Use caution when the subject is elderly, because of the risk of glaucoma. Usually, for this situation, it is recommended to have the patient take the medication orally. Do not use this medicine after 30 days of opening. Because there is a risk of drug infection and eye damage when used. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking the medication. Drug Interactions: Increased degree of gastrointestinal irritation when used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Zymar is a topical antibiotic for the treatment of bacterial eye infections. Do not use this medicine on any other surface. To use the drug safely and effectively, the patient should take it exactly as directed by the doctor.
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