OCCUMOX P EYE DPS

Overview

OCCUMOX P EYE DPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.

OCCUMOX P EYE DPS is composed of: PREDNISOLONE (10.0 MG), MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE (5.0 MG)

Prednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Prednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.

Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (floor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Moxifloxacin is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, lungs, or stomach, pneumonia, bronchitis

Usage

PREDNISOLONE is generally used to treat: Arthritis, Lupus, Psoriasis, Ulcerative Colitis

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Pneumonia, Bronchitis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for OCCUMOX P EYE DPS and its Constituents


Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
You may need to shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Follow the directions on your medicine label. Keep the disintegrating tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package using dry hands, and peel back the foil from the tablet blister (do not push the tablet through the foil). Remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. Allow the disintegrating tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet. Caution should be exercised in patients with the history of increased eye pressure, optic nerve damage, diabetes, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve problems, stroke, seizures, chest pain, slow heartbeat, low level of blood minerals, liver disease, myasthenia gravis, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness and lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PREDNISOLONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Depression, Agitation, Anxiety, Eyes Blurred Vision, Decreased Urination, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Head Headache, Mood Swings, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Weight Gain, Cough, Throat Soreness, Fever, Chills
MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Weakness (generalized), Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Fatigue (tiredness), Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings
MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE : Fever, Throat Soreness, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Abdomen Pain, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools

Rare Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Face Swelling, Body Itching
MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, CNS Disorder, Myasthenia Gravis, Magnesium Deficiency, Ischemic Heart Disease, Hypokalemia, Heart Arrhythmias, Congestive Heart Disease, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

PREDNISOLONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for OCCUMOX P EYE DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

APDPS PD EYE DPSINR 26 for 10 ML EYE DROPPREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG
MOXIGRAM P EYE DPSINR 13.65 for 5 ML EYE DROPPREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG
OCCUMOX P EYE DPSINR 19.75 for 5 ML EYE DROPPREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

4 QUIN PD 0.5% W/V/1% W/V EYE DPSINR 76.92 for 5 ML EYE DROPPREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V
COMBACE 0.5%/1% EYE DPSINR 12.91 for 5 ML EYE DROPPREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %
MLOBE PD EYE DPSINR 90 for 5 ML EYE DROPPREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 %W/V
MO 4 PD EAR DPSINR 90 for 5 ML EAR DROPPREDNISOLONE 1.0 %V/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %V/V
MOXIFUR P 0.5% W/V/1% W/V EYE DPSINR 64.76 for 5 ML EYE DROPPREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V
MOXIPRED EYE DPSINR 14.57 for 5 ML EYE DROPPREDNISOLONE , MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE
RAYMOXI P DPSINR 110 for 5 ML DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE , PREDNISOLONE