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Centaflox Eye Drops is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Centaflox Eye Drops has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Centaflox Eye Drops depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Centaflox Eye Drops include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Centaflox Eye Drops can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Centaflox Eye Drops are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Centaflox Eye Drops's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Centaflox Eye Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Centaflox Eye Drops related warnings section.
Centaflox Eye Drops can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Centaflox Eye Drops in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral. The section on Centaflox Eye Drops contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Centaflox Eye Drops have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Centaflox Eye Drops is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Centaflox Eye Drops is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Centaflox Eye Drops is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Centaflox Eye Drops safe for pregnant women?
Centaflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Centaflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Centaflox Eye Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Centaflox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Centaflox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Centaflox Eye Drops on the Kidneys?
Centaflox does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Centaflox Eye Drops on the Liver?
Centaflox does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Centaflox Eye Drops on the Heart?
Centaflox is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Centaflox Eye Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Centaflox Eye Drops habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Centaflox Eye Drops.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Centaflox Eye Drops you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Centaflox Eye Drops only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Centaflox Eye Drops is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Centaflox Eye Drops
Taking Centaflox Eye Drops with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Centaflox Eye Drops
Drinking alcohol while taking Centaflox Eye Drops may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Centaflox contains moxifloxacin (a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolones). It works by inhibiting enzymes (topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) in bacteria which prevents the DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination that is essential for the survival of the susceptible organism. In this way Centaflox is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
Yes, Centaflox can be used for UTI (urinary tract infection) caused by bacteria Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
Yes, Centaflox is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Yes, Centaflox covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Yes, oral Centaflox may cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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