Vigadexa eye drops: Uses, usage and notes

Vigadexa (moxifloxacin, dexamethasone phosphate) eye drops are commonly used to treat conjunctivitis. So patients need to pay attention to the use, how to use and note when using this drug? Let's find out with SignsSymptomsList through the article below.

Active ingredients: moxifloxacin, dexamethasone phosphate

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• What are Vigadexa eye drops?
• What are the uses of Vigadex?
• Contraindications
• How much does Vigadexa eye drops cost?
• Dosage of Vigadexa eye drops 
• How to take Vigadexa
• Things you need to keep in mind when using Vigadexa eye drops 
• Vigadexa eye drops side effects 
• Drug interactions
• Is Vigadexa eye drops safe for pregnant and lactating women?
• What to do in case of overdose?
• Methods of preservation

What are Vigadexa eye drops?

Vigadexa is an eye drop that contains the active ingredients moxifloxacin and dexamethasone phosphate.

• Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
• Dexamethasone phosphate is an anti-inflammatory agent belonging to the corticosteroid group, which has the effect of reducing inflammation and itching in the treated area.

Vigadexa eye drops

What are the uses of Vigadex?

Vigadexa sterile eye drops are used to treat infections of the eye caused by susceptible bacteria and to prevent inflammation (burning, redness, itching) and possible bacterial infection. after eye surgery.

Contraindications

Vigadexa eye drops are contraindicated in the following cases:

• Allergy to moxifloxacin, dexamethasone, any excipients of the drug or other quinolones.
• Herpes simplex keratitis .
• Cowpox (vaccinia), chickenpox (varicella), and other viral infections of the cornea or conjunctiva.
• Untreated fungal diseases of the eye structures or parasitic infections.
• Tuberculosis of the eye.
• Patients with glaucoma or diseases that can cause thinning of the cornea

How much does Vigadexa eye drops cost?

Vigadexa eye drops have an average price of about 120,000 VND / bottle.

Drug prices may vary depending on the pharmacy or the time. 

Dosage of Vigadexa eye drops 

Depending on the medical condition, the doctor will have specific instructions for each specific case. Use exactly as recommended by your doctor.

• To prevent inflammation and infection after surgery in the eye, instill 1 drop of solution 4 times a day into the surgical eye, starting 1 day before surgery and continuing for 15 days after surgery. For patients undergoing cataract surgery, the drug should be instilled immediately after surgery. For Lasik refractive surgery patients, instill the drug within 15 minutes after surgery.
• Patients with eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria, instill 4 times a day, 1 drop each time, for 7 days or as directed by a physician.

How to take Vigadexa

Some notes before taking the drug:

• To avoid contamination of the dropper and solution, avoid the dropper of the vial coming into contact with anything.
• Close the cap of the vial tightly after use.

Close the vial tightly after use

Patients should use eye drops according to the following guidelines to achieve a therapeutic effect:

• Tilt your head slightly back, pulling your lower eyelid down to create a small pocket. Look up and hold the eyedropper vial and squeeze gently to make eye drops
• Close your eyes for 2-3 minutes with your head down, without blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger against the corner of your eye for 1 minute, so that the medication does not back up into the patient's tear ducts.
• In case the dose is more than 1 drop, it is recommended to wait about 5 minutes; then the next drop.
• Wait at least 5 minutes before using any other eye drops prescribed by your doctor. Eye drops should be used last.

Things you need to keep in mind when using Vigadexa eye drops 

Some notes when using Vigadexa eye drops that patients need to pay attention to are:

• Do not inject
• Do not use contact lenses until the symptoms of the infection are gone
• Vigadexa may cause blurred vision. Use caution when driving or performing tasks requiring high attention and clear vision
• Do not use other eye drops unless directed by your doctor

Vigadexa eye drops side effects 

• Vigadexa may have some common undesirable effects when used such as: dry eyes , burning, itchy eyes; weep; eye pain and discomfort; vision loss; fever, cough, sore throat and runny nose…
• Prolonged use of dexamethasone may cause glaucoma and/or glaucoma with optic nerve damage, visual acuity, visual field impairment, and cataracts. Patients receiving long-term corticosteroid eye drops should have their intraocular pressure checked periodically and frequently. Especially for children and susceptible people (diabetic patients).
• When using the drug for a long time, there may be a possibility of an accompanying fungal infection.
• In addition, if you have the following symptoms, contact your doctor directly for advice: burning, stinging, severe eye irritation; red, swollen eyes, a lot of discomfort, or a lot of tears

Contact your doctor immediately if your eyes become red and swollen while taking this medicine

Drug interactions

Concomitant use of topical steroids with topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase the risk of corneal healing problems.

When used with Ritonavir, may increase the concentration of dexamethasone phosphate in the blood.

Is Vigadexa eye drops safe for pregnant and lactating women?

• Data on the use of Vigadexa in pregnant women are incomplete. Animal studies suggest that moxifloxacin does not cause direct reproductive toxicity. However, dexamethasone causes reproductive toxicity in animals when administered systemically. Intraocular administration of dexamethasone 0.1% also resulted in fetal malformations in rabbits. Therefore, the use of Vigadexa in pregnant women is not recommended.
• For women who are breastfeeding, Vigadexa can be used with caution. There is no specific evidence that moxifloxacin, dexamethasone phosphate is secreted in breast milk. However, risks of harm to the infant cannot be excluded.

What to do in case of overdose?

If too much medicine is instilled in the eyes, rinse immediately with warm water. Do not instill further eye drops until the time of the next dose.

Methods of preservation

• Store in a dry place, below 30oC, protected from light.
• Throw away the vial 30 days after opening.

Vigadexa ® (moxifloxaxin, dexamethasone phosphate) is an eye drop that works for the treatment of conjunctivitis with the uses, usage and notes mentioned in the article. SignsSymptomsList hopes readers will get useful information and use drugs properly and reasonably.