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Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic, used to treat bacterial infections, [ 4] including pneumonia, conjunctivitis, endocarditis, tuberculosis, and sinusitis. [ 4][ 5] It can be given by mouth, by injection into a vein, and as an eye drop. [ 5] Common side effects include diarrhea, dizziness, and headache. [ 4]
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. [ 5] This includes bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, certain types of infectious diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, typhoid fever, and urinary tract infections, among others. [ 5]
Nearly 45,000 children received care for pink eye at a doctor's office, eye clinic or emergency room and 69% were prescribed antibiotics, which come in drops and ointments. Whether they were ...
Otitis media. Otitis media is a group of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear. [ 2] One of the two main types is acute otitis media ( AOM ), [ 3] an infection of rapid onset that usually presents with ear pain. [ 1] In young children this may result in pulling at the ear, increased crying, and poor sleep. [ 1]
Antibiotic ear drop. Ear drops are a form of topical medication for the ears used to treat infection, inflammation, impacted ear wax and local anesthesia. They are commonly used for short-term treatment and can be purchased with or without a prescription. Before using ear drops, refer to the package insert or consult a health professional for ...
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, [ 4] is inflammation of the outermost layer of the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid. [ 5] It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. [ 1] Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. [ 1] The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning. [ 1]
Specialty. ophthalmology. [ edit on Wikidata] Artificial tears are lubricating eye drops used to relieve dryness and irritation of the ocular surface. [ 1] Dry eye syndrome ( keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a common ocular surface disorder and is characterized by disruption of the tear film and increased inflammation. [ 2]
Otitis externa. A moderate case of otitis externa. There is narrowing of the ear channel, with a small amount of exudate and swelling of the outer ear. Otitis externa, also called swimmer's ear, [ 1] is inflammation of the ear canal. [ 2] It often presents with ear pain, swelling of the ear canal, and occasionally decreased hearing. [ 2]