Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone
Indications
Eye: This medicine is used to treat inflammatory eye conditions that respond to steroids, especially where a bacterial infection is present or there is a risk of one developing. The combination can also be used for inflammation after eye surgery and for any other eye inflammation linked with infection. Ear: It is also used for ear infections that come with inflammation, such as otitis externa and acute and chronic otitis media. The combination may also be used after ear surgery.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects, and is applied topically to treat inflammation of the eye's anterior segment. It works by inhibiting the enzyme phospholipase A2, which cuts down prostaglandin synthesis, and it also blocks neutrophils from migrating into the inflamed area.
Ciprofloxacin, meanwhile, shows in vitro activity against a broad range of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms and is regarded as the most potent antibacterial among the quinolones. It kills bacteria by interfering with DNA gyrase, an enzyme bacteria need to synthesize their DNA.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Well-controlled studies in pregnant women have not been done, so the safety of this drug during pregnancy is not fully established. This Sterile Eye & Ear Drops should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the unborn baby.
Breastfeeding: It is not known whether this drug passes into human breast milk. Nursing mothers should therefore use this Sterile Eye & Ear Drops with caution.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.