Besifloxacin
Information about Besifloxacin
Besifloxacin uses
Besifloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How besifloxacin works
Besifloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Common side effects of besifloxacin
Eye pain, Headache, Eye irritation, Eye itching, Blurred vision, Conjunctival redness, Dry eye, Conjunctivitis, Punctate keratitis, Eye discharge, Corneal infiltrates, Corneal staining, Lid margin crusting, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Conjunctival follicles, Dry skin, Eye disorder, Application site pain, Photophobia
Available Medicine for Besifloxacin
Expert advice for Besifloxacin
- You have been prescribed Besifloxacin 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.
Frequently asked questions for Besifloxacin
Besifloxacin
Q. How long does Besifloxacin take to work?
Usually, Besifloxacin starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.