In cases of any inflammatory processes in the body, doctors usually prescribe the use of antibiotics in the form of tablets or injections. If there are problems with the eyes (conjunctivitis, keratitis, dacryocystitis, etc.), then such remedies are used in the form of drops.
Moxifloxacin and its analogues are popular in this area.
"Moxifloxacin": release form, composition
The drug is available in three forms:
- Eye drops ("Moxifloxacin"). Contains moxifloxacin hydrochloride plus sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, boric acid, water.
- Injection solution ("Moxifloxacin"). It is intended for intravenous administration and can be used either alone or in combination with other solutions (xylitol, glucose, sodium chloride, etc.).
- Pills ("Moxifloxacin-Pharmex"). Coated pills. "Moxifloxacin" (tablets) is prescribed in the presence of inflammatory processes, including duringpneumonia, bronchitis, etc.
The antibiotic has excellent absorption into all tissues of the body and shows high efficiency.
The main part of the drug is excreted along with feces, only a small part of it passes through the kidneys. Therefore, it is approved for the treatment of patients with kidney pathologies, since individual dosage adjustments are not required.
Indications for the use of "Moxifloxacin", the price of the drug
"Moxifloxacin" (drops) are used in the following situations:
- for the prevention and treatment of eye diseases: barley, conjunctivitis, meibomitis, keratitis, blepharitis, corneal ulcer, etc;
- for the treatment of infectious eye pathologies that have arisen as a result of surgery or injuries;
- before operations and during the postoperative period in ophthalmology.
Moxifloxacin injections and tablets are used to treat:
- respiratory tract infections;
- pelvic inflammatory disease;
- infectious skin diseases;
- bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Many patients are interested in what the cost of the drug "Moxifloxacin". The price is in the range of 759-850 rubles and depends on the pharmacy and the region of residence.
Contraindications and side effects
What are the contraindications for use andside effects of the drug "Moxifloxacin"? Instructions for use says the following.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to use the drug for the treatment of children under 18 years of age.
In addition, "Moxifloxacin" is not used during pregnancy, lactation, as well as in the presence of individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Side effects
The drug is well tolerated and has minimal side effects, which are very rare. In ophthalmology, they can manifest as dry eyes, allergic reactions, discomfort and burning during eye rotation, loss of visual acuity, eye irritation, lacrimation, keratitis, diplopia.
The use of tablets and injections can provoke the appearance of disturbances in the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, and can also cause dizziness, insomnia, convulsions, increased pressure, chest pain, back pain, vaginitis, itching, urticaria, etc.
All side effects appear mainly with an overdose of Moxifloxacin. In this case, you should immediately stop taking the drug and contact the clinic for the appointment of local treatment, based on the symptoms.
Interactions with other drugs and special instructions
Before using moxifloxacin-based products, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking other medications. It is not compatible with products containing aluminum, zinc, sucralfate and metal cations. In such situationsit is important to strictly adhere to the intervals of use: Moxifloxacin can be taken 4 hours before taking the funds with the above components, or at least 8 hours after taking them.
Those taking eye drops should take some precautions:
- not desirable to be in the open sun;
- don't do work that requires concentration;
- do not use on children and use with caution on the elderly.
Method of using the drug "Moxifloxacin"
Eye drops should be instilled into each eye 1 drop 3 times a day. Treatment can last up to 5 days.
After opening the bottle, the drug is allowed to be stored for no more than 30 days at temperatures up to 30 degrees.
As you can see, if you need to choose effective drops for the treatment of "eye" diseases, one of the best options would be Moxifloxacin. The price of the drug also contributes to this, as it is much lower compared to other drugs with a similar effect.
Taking pills and injections are carried out no more than once a day, while the dose is 400 mg.
How do analogues differ from the original drug? "Moxifloxacin" has a wider spectrum of action due to the greater amount of active substance in the composition.
Let's consider as examples the most famous drugs thatare substitutes for Moxifloxacin: Levofloxacin, Avelox, Vigamox, Moxifur.
Levofloxacin
The first analog drug we'll look at will be Levofloxacin 500. The price of the product is within 134 rubles.
Levofloxacin is available as tablets, infusion solution or eye drops. The difference is only in the spectrum of use of drugs.
Drops are prescribed for the treatment of infections of the anterior eye, which were caused by microorganisms sensitive to levofloxacin.
Pills and solution can be prescribed for treatment:
- acute sinusitis;
- exacerbations of chronic bronchitis;
- pneumonia;
- pyelonephritis;
- bacterial prostatitis;
- drug-resistant TB;
- urinary tract infections.
The use of Levofloxacin drops is contraindicated in children under 12 months of age, as well as pregnant women, mothers during lactation and people with individual intolerance or hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Solution and tablets have the same restrictions, with the difference that they are only allowed from the age of 18.
Treatment with drops is carried out according to the following scheme:
- the first two days, instill the drug every 2 hours (only 8 times a day);
- from the third to the seventh day, instill the remedy every 4 hours (4 times in totalday).
Total duration of therapy can be 5 to 7 days.
Side effects during the use of drops are not very common and can manifest as redness of the eyes, burning, decreased visual acuity, mucus or dry eye syndrome, allergic reactions, headaches, contact dermatitis.
Pills and infusion solution have the same side effects as Moxifloxacin, so we won't repeat it.
The main advantages of Levofloxacin 500 drops: the price of the drug, high efficiency, a minimum of contraindications for use and side effects.
Avelox
The country of origin of the drug "Avelox" - Germany (firm Bayer). Available in the form of tablets or solution for infusion.
The main active ingredient of the drug is moxifloxacin, so it is prescribed for:
- presence of bacterial infections that were provoked by microorganisms sensitive to moxifloxacin;
- infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, including pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, acute sinusitis;
- soft tissue and skin infections;
- pelvic inflammatory disease.
As you can see, "Avelox", the price of which is within 758 rubles, has a wide range of bactericidal action.
It is necessary to take the drug once a day, while the dose is 400 mg.
Chew pillsyou can’t, you just need to drink them with a sufficient amount of ordinary water (at least half a glass).
The duration of treatment will depend on the disease itself. For example, for an exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, therapy will last 5 days, for community-acquired pneumonia - 10 days, acute sinusitis or uncomplicated skin infections - 7 days, pelvic inflammatory disease - 14 days, and so on.
"Avelox" can be used both as an independent remedy and in combination with other drugs to increase the effectiveness of therapy.
No cases of drug overdose have been found, and the likelihood of side effects is minimized. If they occur, they are expressed mainly in the form of violations of the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, taste disturbance.
Even less common are the following side effects:
- increased heart rate, chest pain, high blood pressure;
- sleep disturbances, unreasonable anxiety, depression, weakness, dizziness;
- pain in the back, joints, muscles, tendons;
- allergic reactions (urticaria, itching, rash);
- decrease in visual acuity.
Extremely rarely, taking analogues of "Moxifloxacin" in the form of tablets (in this case - "Avelox"), you can provoke the appearance of: shortness of breath, convulsive seizures, impaired coordination. bronchospasms, etc.
The use of "Avelox" is contraindicated:
- with hypersensitivity to componentsmedicinal product;
- children under 18;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- epilepsy patients.
Store Avelox tablets and solution below 25 degrees Celsius.
Vigamox
Absolutely any drug has analogues. "Moxifloxacin" in this regard was no exception. We talked about its substitutes in the form of a solution and tablets, so now we will consider an analogue in the form of eye drops - Vigamox.
Used to treat conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulcer, meibomitis, blepharitis, dacryocystitis and stye. In addition, the tool can be used for the prevention and treatment of bacterial inflammation of the eyes, which occurs as a result of surgery or injuries.
How to use Vigamox drops correctly? Instructions for use says that the product should be instilled three times a day, 1 drop. Treatment must be carried out until complete recovery.
The use of the drug is contraindicated in the presence of hypersensitivity to its components and during breastfeeding. For children, the elderly and pregnant women, the use of Vigamox drops is allowed only on prescription and with adjustment of the maximum daily dose of the drug.
No cases of drug overdose have been found, but some side effects may occur after use:
- allergic reactions;
- burning or stinging;
- discomfort;
- fear of light;
- keratitis;
- blurred vision;
- watery eyes or dry eyes.
Headaches, vascular edema (including swelling of the larynx, pharynx, face), respiratory failure may occur less frequently.
Drops may cause temporary visual impairment, so you should stop driving until it is fully restored.
The price of the drug is within 350 rubles per bottle.
Moxifur
Another eye drops based on moxifloxacin - "Moxifur". The price of the product is approximately the same as in the previous version and may vary depending on the pharmacy and region of residence.
Moxifur drops are absolutely similar to Vigamox: indications for use, contraindications, method of application and possible side effects for both drugs are the same due to the identical composition and mode of action.
Therefore, we will not repeat the same thing and move on to patient reviews of moxifloxacin-based products.
Reviews about "Moxifloxacin" and its analogues
What do those who used the original drug and its analogues say? "Moxifloxacin" helped to solve the problem and speed up recovery, or did the patient's condition only worsen after its use? Consider the answers to these questions in the form of feedback on specific products.
Reviews aboutpreparations "Moxifloxacin" and "Levofloxacin"
Inexpensive and very effective drugs to fight infectious and inflammatory diseases - this is the main essence of all the reviews about these two drugs. Most often they were used for bronchitis, gynecological infections, sinusitis and sinusitis. In each of these cases, the drugs helped to quickly get rid of the symptoms of diseases and contributed to a speedy recovery.
Cons are the presence of side effects: pain in the muscles and joints, a feeling of constant weakness, confusion.
Although, in the end, the presence of positive dynamics in the fight against the disease contributed to the fact that the withdrawal of drugs was not required and the treatment ended successfully.
Reviews about the drug "Avelox"
The price of the product is practically its only minus, since it is much higher in comparison with other analogues of Moxifloxacin. There are also cases of side effects in the form of nausea or dizziness, which become less noticeable or completely disappear after eating, or if you eat something before taking the antibiotic.
At the same time, the drug is highly effective in the treatment of pneumonia, bronchitis, inflammatory processes, etc.
Reviews on the preparations "Vigamox" and "Moxifur"
Those who used Vigamox or Moxifur drops note their high efficiency and speed of action. Many people notice a positive result already on the second or third day.after starting medication.
Another definite plus is the availability of eye drops based on moxifloxacin, because the price is calculated for the average buyer.
But there are situations when the use of any of these two drugs caused side effects in the form of dryness and itching in the eye area, so patients had to select another remedy.
