Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml

Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml is an ophthalmic (for eye use) medication, primarily used to treat and prevent bacterial eye infections and itchy eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml also relieves swelling, pain, and burning or stinging sensation after cataract surgery or corneal refractive surgery. A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids).

Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml contains two medicines, namely: Ketorolac (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)) and Moxifloxacin (antibiotic). Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that further prevent the formation of chemical messengers called 'prostaglandins' (PGs). These prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking COX enzymes' effect, lesser PGs are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the infected site. Moxifloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA.

Your doctor will advise on how often you take Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml based on your medical condition. Some common side effects of Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml include blurred vision, watery eyes, burning/stinging sensation in the eye, and eye discomfort. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. 

Please do not use Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor if you have any eye surgery, diabetes, asthma, nasal polyps, or eye problems like dry eye syndrome and corneal problems. Avoid touching the eyedropper with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids while administering drops since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. Avoid driving or operating machines since the administration of Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml causes blurred vision for a while after using. If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before using Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml.

Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml treats and prevents bacterial eye infections and itchy eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It also relieves swelling, pain, and burning or stinging sensation after cataract surgery or corneal refractive surgery. It contains two medicines, namely: Ketorolac (NSAID) and Moxifloxacin (antibiotic). Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking chemical messengers called 'prostaglandins' in your body to reduce pain and swelling. Moxifloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic. It is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription, and repair of the DNA.

• Blurred vision
• Burning/stinging sensation of the eye 
• Watery eyes
• Eye discomfort 

Before using the Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml, let your doctor know if have eye surgery, diabetes, asthma, nasal polyps, or eye problems like dry eye syndrome and corneal problems. Avoid touching the dropper with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids while administering drops since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. If you wear contact lenses, remove them while administering the medicine into the eye. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines since the administration of Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision for a while.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with blood thinners (clopidogrel, dabigatran, enoxaparin, and warfarin), pain killers (aspirin, naproxen, and ibuprofen), and corticosteroid drugs (prednisone).

Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions were found. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have any eye problems like dry eye syndrome and corneal problems, allergic reactions to medicines or liver and kidney diseases before taking Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml. 

• CLOPIDOGREL
• ASPIRIN
• DABIGATRAN
• ENOXAPARIN
• WARFARIN
• NAPROXEN
• IBUPROFEN
• PREDNISONE

• Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Ketoquin Eye Drops 5 ml.
• Try to maintain good hygiene to keep your eyes clean and irritant-free.
• Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and do not touch the dropper before using drops to avoid contamination.
• Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.

It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the bacterial infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.

Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of the eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some very common eye infections are Conjunctivitis (pink eye) and Stye.

Conjunctivitis: A condition caused by the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane (conjunctiva). 

Stye: Formation of a bump on the eyelid that happens when bacteria from the skin get into the hair follicle of an eyelash.

Allergy is an immune response produced by the body in response to 'allergens,' which release 'histamines' into the blood. Histamines are the chemicals released into the body due to this immune response and cause a stuffy nose, watery eyes, itching nose/throat etc.