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Besigen
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Generic: Besifloxacin 0.6% Eye prep
Safety Advices
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Besigen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Besigen is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Besigen may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Medicine Overview of Besigen 0.60% Eye Drop
Introduction
Besigen is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms. Besigen is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may cause burning sensation and eye discomfort immediately following...
... Show moreUses of Besigen
- Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of Besigen
Common
- Burning eyes
- Eye discomfort
How Besigen works
Besigen is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.
What if you forget to take Besigen?
If you miss a dose of Besigen, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Besigen for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Brief Description
Indication
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Adults: Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day for 7 days.
Child Dose
Children (1 year of age and older): Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day for 7 days.
Contraindication
This drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Besifloxacin, to other Quinolones or to any of the components in this formulation.
Mode of Action
Bactericidal
Inhibits DNA-gyrase (a topoisomerase) in susceptible organisms, which in turn inhibits cell division.
Precaution
• This drug is for topical ophthalmic use only and should not be injected subconjunctivally, nor should it be introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye. • As with other anti-infectives, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy. • To prevent contamination do not touch the tip of the dropper to eye, eyelid or any surface of the affected eye. • Patients should not wear contact lenses during the course of therapy with this drug. • Shake well before use. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown;...
... Show moreSide Effect
1-10%
Blurred vision,Conjunctival redness,Eye irritation,Eye pain,Eye pruritus,Headache
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no available human data during pregnancy to inform any drug-associated risks; however, systemic exposure to besifloxacin from ocular administration is low; oral administration of besifloxacin to pregnant rats during organogenesis or during pre/postnatal period did not produce adverse embryofetal or offspring effects at clinically relevant systemic exposures Lactation There are no data on presence of drug in human milk, effects on breastfed infant, or on milk production; however, systemic exposure to besifloxacin following topical ocular administration is low, and it is not known whether measurable levels of besifloxacin would be present in maternal milk following topical ocular...
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