Besifloxacin

Ophthalmic
Bacterial conjunctivitis

Children. Pregnancy and lactation.

Significant: Hypersensitivity reactions, fungal or bacterial superinfection (prolonged use).
Eye disorders: Conjunctival redness, blurred vision, eye pain, eye irritation, eye pruritus.
Nervous system disorders: Headache.

Ophth: C

Avoid use of contact lenses.

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Besifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial which acts by inhibiting DNA synthesis in susceptible organisms via inhibition of both topoisomerase IV (essential during bacterial cell division) and DNA gyrase (essential for bacterial reproduction).
Pharmacokinetics:
Excretion: Elimination half-life: Approx 7 hours.

Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Database. Besifloxacin, CID=10178705, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Besifloxacin (accessed on Jan. 21, 2020)

Store between 15-25°C. Protect from light.

Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics

S01AE08 - besifloxacin ; Belongs to the class of quinolone antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye infections.

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