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Vigamox eye drops contain moxifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to fight bacterial infections of the eye.
Vigamox will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye. This medicine is for use in treating only bacterial infections.
Do not use Vigamox if you have a viral or fungal infection in the eye. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria only.
Do not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or other similar medicines in the past. Medicines similar to Vigamox include gatifloxacin ophthalmic (Zymar), gatifloxacin (Tequin), ciprofloxacin ophthalmic (Ciloxan), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ofloxacin ophthalmic (Ocuflox), ofloxacin (Floxin), norfloxacin ophthalmic (Chibroxin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), levofloxacin ophthalmic (Quixin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), trovafloxacin (Trovan), and moxifloxacin (Avelox).
You should not use Vigamox if you are allergic to moxifloxacin or other fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin, and others).
Do not use Vigamox to treat a viral or fungal infection in the eye. This medicine is for use in treating only bacterial infections of the eye.
It is not known whether Vigamox will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether Vigamox passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Use Vigamox eye drops exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Vigamox eye drops. Ask your doctor if contact lenses can be reinserted after application of the medication.
Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
To apply the eye drops:
Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop.
Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, without blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.
Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between drops.
Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.
Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
Vigamox is most often used for 7 days in a row. Use Vigamox for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Store at cool room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
An overdose of Vigamox is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.
Avoid wearing contact lenses until you no longer have symptoms of the eye infection.
Vigamox may cause blurred vision. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.
Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Vigamox: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using Vigamox eye drops; or
eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of infection).
Common Vigamox side effects may include:
dry eyes or watery eyes;
eye pain or discomfort;
blurred vision;
mild itching, redness, or other irritation; or
fever, cough, sore throat or runny nose.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on moxifloxacin used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Vigamox only for the indication prescribed.
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/1/2020.
Source: Drugs.com Vigamox (www.drugs.com/vigamox.html).
Note: This document contains side effect information about moxifloxacin ophthalmic. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Vigamox.
Applies to moxifloxacin ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution
Along with its needed effects, moxifloxacin ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Vigamox) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking moxifloxacin ophthalmic:
Incidence not known
Some side effects of moxifloxacin ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Less common
Applies to moxifloxacin ophthalmic: intraocular solution, ophthalmic solution
The most common side effects were eye irritation and eye pain.
Common (1% to 10%): Conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, subconjunctival hemorrhage, tearing, eye irritation, eye pain
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Punctuate keratitis, eye pruritus, conjunctival hemorrhage, eyelid edema
Rare (less than 0.1%): Corneal epithelium defect, corneal disorder, blepharitis, eye swelling, conjunctival edema, blurred vision, asthenopia, erythema of eyelid
Frequency not reported: Endophthalmitis, ulcerative keratitis, corneal erosion, corneal abrasion, intraocular pressure increased, corneal opacity, corneal infiltrates, corneal deposits, eye allergy, corneal edema, photophobia, lacrimation increased, eye discharge, foreign body sensation in eyes, corneal staining, eyelid disorder, abnormal sensation in eye
Common (1% to 10%): Increased cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis
Rare (less than 0.1%): Nasal discomfort, pharyngolaryngeal pain, sensation of foreign body (throat)
Frequency not reported: Dyspnea
Common (1% to 10%): Rash
Frequency not reported: Erythema, pruritus, urticaria
Common (1% to 10%): Otitis media, fever/pyrexia, infection
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysgeusia, headache
Rare (less than 0.1%): Paresthesia
Frequency not reported: Dizziness
Rare (less than 0.1%): Vomiting
Frequency not reported: Nausea
Rare (less than 0.1%): Decreased hemoglobin
Rare (less than 0.1%): Increased ALT, increased GGT
Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions (some after first dose) have been reported with systemic quinolones.
Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity
Systemic quinolones:
-Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions
Frequency not reported: Palpitations
Systemic fluoroquinolones:
-Frequency not reported: Tendon ruptures
Ruptures of the shoulder, hand, Achilles, or other tendons (requiring surgical repair or resulting in prolonged disability) have been reported with systemic fluoroquinolones. Risk of such ruptures may be increased in patients using concomitant corticosteroids, especially geriatric patients and in tendons under high stress (including the Achilles tendon).
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/1/2020.
Source: Drugs.com Vigamox (www.drugs.com/vigamox.html).
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