ZPRED EYE-DPS

Overview

ZPRED EYE-DPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.

ZPRED EYE-DPS is composed of: PREDNISOLONE (1 %W/V), GATIFLOXACIN (0.3 %W/V)

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.

Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. Gatifloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Usage

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

GATIFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Pediatric Throat Infection, Pneumonia

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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 ZPRED 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.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PREDNISOLONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing
GATIFLOXACIN 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
GATIFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Loose Motion, Dizziness

Serious Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Fatigue (tiredness), Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings

Rare Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Food Interactions

Gatifloxacin and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, and/or other minerals may interfere with the absorption of gatifloxacin into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. If possible, it may be best to avoid taking multivitamin with minerals while your are being treated with gatifloxacin.

Disease Interactions

GATIFLOXACIN can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Diabetes Mellitus, Myasthenia Gravis, Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Transient Ischemic Attack, Magnesium Deficiency, Congestive Heart Disease, Tendinitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Technical Classification

PREDNISOLONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
GATIFLOXACIN is categorized as: DIARYLQUINOLINES / ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for ZPRED EYE-DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ZPRED EYE-DPS

INR 51.25 for 5ML EYE DROPS

PREDNISOLONE 1 %W/V, GATIFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V