Optic Drugs

Azithromycin

Indications

Treating lower respiratory tract infections and upper respiratory tract

Mechanism of Action

It absorbed rapidly from the gastrointestinal tract with an oral bioavailability of approximately 37% peak concentration occurs approximately 2-3 hours after oral administration

Nursing considerations

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to microlide antibiotic

Side effects

Neutropenia

Chest pains

Nausea

Route of administration

Orally

Storage

Store between 25 degrees Celsius

Avoid direct sunlight

Ofloxacin

Indications

Mild to moderate infection due to susceptible strains of designated microorganisms

Mechanism of Action

Inhabits to topoisomerase, enzymes which blocks or inhabits relaxation of supercoiled DNA and promotes breaking of stranded DNA

Contraindications

It is contraindicated to someone with a history of hypersensitivity associated with the use of ofloxacin

Side effects

Diarrhoea

Vomiting

Skin itching

Nausea and headache

Route of administration

Orally

Intravenous injection

Opthamic

Storage

Away from heat

Direct sunlight

Sealed container

Away from moisture

Sinuend

Indications

For symptomatic relief of symptoms associated with colds and influenza

Mechanism of Action

Containing analgesia, antipyretic, sympathomimetic and histamine

Nursing considerations

Contraindications

Kidney or liver function impaired

Cardiovascular disease and hypertension

Side effects

Insomnia

Vomiting may occur

Route of administration

Orally

Topical

Storage

Avoid from direct sunlight

Store at 25 degrees Celsius

Ciprofloxacin

Indications

For treatment of infections caused by susceptible isolate of the designated microorganisms of this acute otitis media and extrna

Mechanism of Action

Inhabits DNA replication by inhibiting bacterial DNA topoisomerase and DNA-gyrase

Nursing considerations

Contraindications

Contraindicated with drug, small amount of magnesium in the body and low amount is potassium in blood

Side effects

Itching or pain after using

Stuffy nose and sore throat

Fussiness of headache

Storage

Away from heat and moisture

Store in room temperature

Route of administration

Orally

Intravenous

Topical (ear drops and eye drops)