Zymaxid

Zymaxid

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Uses

ZYMAXID® (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution) 0.5% solution is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms:

Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacteria:

Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Streptococcus mitis
group*
Streptococcus oralis
*
Streptococcus pneumoniae

Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacteria:

Haemophilus influenzae

*Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections.

History

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Other Information

ZYMAXID® sterile ophthalmic solution is an 8-methoxyfluoroquinolone anti-infective for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. Its chemical name is (±)-1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-7-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid, sesquihydrate. Its molecular formula is C19H22FN3O4 · 1½H2O, and its molecular weight is 402.42. Its chemical structure is:

chemical structure

ZYMAXID® is a clear, pale yellow, sterile, preserved aqueous solution with an osmolality of 260-330 mOsm/kg and a pH of 5.1-5.7.

ZYMAXID® contains Active: gatifloxacin 0.5% (5 mg/mL); Inactives: benzalkonium chloride 0.005%; edetate disodium; purified water; and sodium chloride. May contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.

Zymaxid Manufacturers


  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Zymaxid (Gatifloxacin) Solution/ Drops [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Allergan, Inc.
    Zymaxid (Gatifloxacin) Solution/ Drops [Allergan, Inc.]

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