Zymar (Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic) - Summary

ZYMAR SUMMARY

ZYMAR®
(gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution) 0.3%

ZYMAR™ (gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution) 0.3% is a sterile ophthalmic solution. It is an 8-methoxy fluoroquinolone anti-infective for topical ophthalmic use.

ZYMAR™ solution is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms:

Corynebacterium propinquum *

Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Streptococcus mitis *

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Haemophilus influenzae

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ZYMAR NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Zymar (Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic)

Pink Eye Pictures Slideshow: Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Source: MedicineNet Eye Allergy Specialty [2008.06.27]

Novagali Pharma S.A. Withdraws Its Marketing Authorisation Applicationfor Vekacia (ciclosporin)
Source: Eye Health / Blindness News From Medical News Today [2008.11.18]

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Published Studies Related to Zymar (Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic)

Aqueous humor penetration of gatifloxacin and moxifloxacin eyedrops given in different concentrations in a wick before cataract surgery. [2008.05]

Population pharmacokinetics of levofloxacin, gatifloxacin, and moxifloxacin in adults with pulmonary tuberculosis. [2008.03]

An open randomized comparison of gatifloxacin versus cefixime for the treatment of uncomplicated enteric fever. [2007.06.27]

The effect of moxifloxacin and gatifloxacin on long-term visual outcomes following photorefractive keratectomy. [2007.04]

Comparing gatifloxacin and clarithromycin in pneumonia symptom resolution and process of care. [2006.04]

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Clinical Trials Related to Zymar (Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic)

Effectiveness Study of Zymar Versus Vigamox for Preoperative Sterilization of the Ocular Surface After Loading Dose [Active, not recruiting]

Preoperative Topical Gatifloxacin on Anterior Chamber Cultures After Cataract Surgery [Suspended]

Prospective Randomized Comparison of Zymar(Gatifloxacin) and Vigamox (Moxifloxacin) in Killing Conjunctival Bacterial Flora Following a One-Hour Application [Recruiting]

One Hour Preoperative Gatifloxacin [Recruiting]

EBA-Early Bactericidal Activity [Completed]

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