Azithromycin, Eye

Anti-infective, Eye · Macrolide

Indications

Purulent bacterial conjunctivitis, trachomatous conjunctivitis.

Dosage

Adults & Children: 1 drop into affected eye twice daily in the morning and evening for 3 days.

Adverse Effects

Ocular discomfort, blurred vision.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Contact lenses.

Advice to Patient

Complete full course of therapy.

Pharmacokinetics

Duration: 6 days. Absorption: Rapid. Half-life elimination: Tear film: 15 hrs. Conjunctiva: 63 hrs. Cornea: 67 hrs. Eye lids: 125 hrs. Time to peak: Tear film/Conjunctiva/Cornea: 5 mins. Eye lids: At the end of the 7-day treatment.

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