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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Zymaxid Eye Drops is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. It contains Gatifloxacin, which kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of enzymes essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye irritation, eye redness, blurred vision, and watery eyes. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions. You should not wear contact lenses if you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis and while applying this medicine.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Allergan Healthcare India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Zymaxid Eye Drops

Zymaxid Eye Drops belongs to the class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacterial conjunctivitis is the infection of the outer white membrane of the eyeball, the conjunctiva. This infection is highly contagious. Signs and symptoms include pink/red-toned eyes, gritty feeling in eyes, itchiness in eyes, teary eyes, and thick discharge around the eyes. 

Zymaxid Eye Drops contains Gatifloxacin, which kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Zymaxid Eye Drops has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.

Use Zymaxid Eye Drops as prescribed by your doctor. Zymaxid Eye Drops is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Zymaxid Eye Drops for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye irritation, eye redness, blurred vision, and watery eyes. Most of these side effects of Zymaxid Eye Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

Before starting Zymaxid Eye Drops , please inform your doctor if you have any allergies to any antibiotic or have kidney/liver problems. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are applying Zymaxid Eye Drops . Consult your doctor before taking Zymaxid Eye Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Zymaxid Eye Drops is not recommended for children below 1 year. However, please consult a doctor before giving Zymaxid Eye Drops to children. Zymaxid Eye Drops may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.

Uses of Zymaxid Eye Drops

Treatment of Bacterial conjunctivitis.

Directions for Use

Zymaxid Eye Drops is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands before and after use. Shake the bottle well before each use. Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Gently pull your lower eyelid with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Do not touch the tip of the dropper, as it may contaminate the solution.

Medicinal Benefits

Zymaxid Eye Drops belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Zymaxid Eye Drops has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria. Zymaxid Eye Drops has a very low level of bacterial resistance compared to other antibiotics.

How Zymaxid Eye Drops Works

Zymaxid Eye Drops contains Gatifloxacin, which kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Zymaxid Eye Drops has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zymaxid Eye Drops

  • Eye irritation
  • Eye redness
  • Blurred vision
  • Watery eyes

What if I have taken an overdose of Zymaxid Eye Drops

Do not use Zymaxid Eye Drops in more doses or more often than prescribed. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Zymaxid Eye Drops if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to the quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are using Zymaxid Eye Drops . Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Zymaxid Eye Drops . Zymaxid Eye Drops is not recommended for children below 1 year of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have been taking before starting Zymaxid Eye Drops . Zymaxid Eye Drops may cause temporary blurred vision, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GatifloxacinDisopyramide
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GatifloxacinCisapride
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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GatifloxacinDisopyramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Taking Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml and Disopyramide can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml and Disopyramide together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GatifloxacinCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Taking Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Cisapride can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Cisapride together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GatifloxacinTolazamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
coadministration of Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Tolazamide may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both low blood glucose and, less frequently, high blood glucose have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Tolazamide is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised.
GatifloxacinSaxagliptin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Coadministration of Saxagliptin with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both high blood glucose and, less frequently, low blood glucose have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Saxagliptin can be taken with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, urination, thirst, and hunger. Monitoring blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
GatifloxacinZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Taking Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Ziprasidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GatifloxacinHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Taking Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Halofantrine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml with Halofantrine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GatifloxacinLiraglutide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Coadministration of Liraglutide with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml may sometimes affect blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Liraglutide with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml can cause an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
GatifloxacinGlipizide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Co-administration of Glipizide with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml may affect blood glucose levels. Both low blood glucose and, less frequently, high blood glucose have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Glipizide can be taken with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
GatifloxacinTroglitazone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Coadministration of Troglitazone with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both low blood glucose and, less frequently, high blood glucose have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Troglitazone can be taken with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised.
GatifloxacinEmpagliflozin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml:
Coadministration of Empagliflozin with Zymaxid Eye Drops 2.5 ml may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both high blood glucose and, less frequently, low blood glucose have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
It is not recommended to take Empagliflozin with Gatifloxacinas it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat probiotics and a diet rich in vitamins as it may help to improve eye health and ward off infection.
  • Rinse your eyes regularly with clean water.
  • Eat fiber-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, such as grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid the usage of tobacco and alcohol.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Zymaxid Eye Drops is not known. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while on treatment with Zymaxid Eye Drops .

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is not known whether Zymaxid Eye Drops will affect pregnant women. Therefore, consult a doctor before using Zymaxid Eye Drops if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown if Zymaxid Eye Drops passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Zymaxid Eye Drops if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Zymaxid Eye Drops usually causes temporarily blurred vision. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any kidney problems.

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Children

Caution

Zymaxid Eye Drops is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Zymaxid Eye Drops to children.

FAQs

Zymaxid Eye Drops is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis.
Zymaxid Eye Drops is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting the synthesis of DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which are required for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. This prevents the bacteria from repairing and multiplying, which helps in treating infections.
Zymaxid Eye Drops should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Zymaxid Eye Drops on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the solution. Try not to share personal items until your eye infection is cured.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Zymaxid Eye Drops , as this could cause crystals to develop. Wait for at least 15 minutes after using Zymaxid Eye Drops before wearing the contact lens.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No.3, Kasturba Road, Level 2, Prestige Obelisk, Bangalore ? 560 001., KARNATAKA, INDIA
Other Info - ZYM0047

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