The Effects of Zymar Eye Drops

Zymar Eye Drops is the brand name for the drug gatifloxacin ophthalmic. The drug is administered through a dropper directly to the eye to treat bacterial inflections in the eye. Zymar eye drops do not treat viruses or fungi.

Purpose

• Zymar eye drops are primarily prescribed to treat conjunctivitis of the eye. Conjunctivitis is the medical name for "pink eye," an infection that affects the inside of the eyelids and the membrane on the outside of the eyeballs. Zymar Eye Drops, or gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution, treats the bacteria that causes the conjunctivitis, killing it.

Dosage

• Take Zymar Eye Drops as directed by your doctor. Make sure you complete the entire dosage, even if the symptoms of the bacterial infection disappear. The eye drops should be stored according to instructions on the label; it is essential you do not let the dropper touch any surface but your eye. You can administer the drops with or without eating food, and the drops are administered directly into the eye.

Missed Dosages

• If you remember the missed dose on the same day, you should take the dose as soon as you remember. You should not take a double dose of the medication, so if you miss a day, do not double your daily dose. In case of an accidental overdose, you should seek immediate medical attention.

How to Use

• Remove contact lenses before applying eye drops. Wash hands before applying the drops, and ensure the dropper does not come into contact with any surface. Shake the bottle before applying the drops to ensure the medication is mixed. Tilt your head back, pull your lower eyelid down and squeeze a drop into the eye. Close your eye immediately after applying the job and gently press the corner of the eye to prevent the drops from escaping through the tear duct.

Who Should Not Use Zymar Eye Drops

• Zymar Eye Drops should not be used by those who have had a previous allergic reaction to gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution or a similar medication. Those who are pregnant should not taken Zymar Eye Drops, since they have not been tested on pregnant women for safety. It is also unclear whether Zymar Eye Drops pass into breast milk for breast-feeding mothers.

Side Effects

• The major potential side effect of Zymar Eye Drops is blurred vision, so you should be cautious when driving or operating machinery.