Medications and Drugs

GENERIC NAME: LEVOFLOXACIN - OPHTHALMIC (lev-oh-FLOX-uh-sin)

BRAND NAME(S): Quixin

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Levofloxacin eye drops are used to treat bacterial eye infections.

HOW TO USE: For best results, use exactly as directed by your doctor and for the full time prescribed. Stopping this medication too soon may result in a return of the infection. Do not wear contact lenses. They may interfere with the treatment of your eye infection. To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. Tilt your head back, gaze upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place the dropper directly over the eye and instill the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after use. If you are using another kind of eye medication (e.g., drops or ointments), wait at least five minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments, to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.

SIDE EFFECTS: Vision problems (e.g., temporarily decreased or blurred vision), fever, headache, eye irritation or stinging, swelling of the eyelid, eye dryness and itching, or sore throat. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.