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Compare Gentamicin vs. Quixin

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  • Gentamicin (Gentak)
    Levofloxacin (eye drop)
  • Gentamicin (Gentak)
    Levofloxacin (eye drop)

  • Summary of Gentamicin vs. Quixin

    Summary for Aminoglycoside antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Gentamicin (Gentak) is a popular, affordable antibiotic for treating different types of bacterial eye infections. It comes as an eye drop and an eye ointment.

    Summary for Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
    Prescription only

    Levofloxacin (eye drop) is an antibiotic eye drop that's used to treat pink eye (0.5% strength) or corneal ulcers (1.5% strength) caused by bacteria. You shouldn't use it for more than a few days to treat the infection. And you'll need to use it multiple times a day for it to work.

  • Indications of Gentamicin vs. Quixin

    Indications for
    •Bacterial infections of the eye or eyelid
    Indications for
    •Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) - 0.5% strength
    •Corneal ulcer - 1.5% strength

  • Pros and Cons of Gentamicin vs. Quixin

    Pros and Const for Aminoglycoside antibiotic
    Pros
    •Treats various bacterial eye and eyelid infections
    •The ointment form requires fewer doses per day compared to most alternatives.
    •Available as a lower-cost, generic form
    Cons
    •The ointment form tends to be messy and harder to put in the eye.
    •Can cause temporary eye irritation or burning
    Pros and Const for Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
    Pros
    •Applied directly where the infection is
    •Causes fewer serious side effects than oral antibiotics
    •Safe to use in children 6 years and older
    Cons
    •Has to be used multiple times a day
    •Can cause temporary eye irritation after applying
    •Might be difficult to administer for some people

  • Common Side Effects of Gentamicin vs. Quixin

    Common Side Effects for

    See Risks and Warnings.

    Common Side Effects for

    Levofloxacin (eye drop) 0.5% strength:

    •Temporary eye burning, pain, or discomfort (1-3%)
    •Temporary blurry or loss of vision (1-3%)
    •Headache (1-3%)

    Levofloxacin (eye drop) 1.5% strength:

    •Headache (8-10%)
    •Change in taste (8-10%)

  • Warnings of Gentamicin vs. Quixin

    Common Side Effects for
    •New infection
    •Irritation or allergic reaction
    •Slower healing (ointment form)
    •Contamination (spreading germs and bacteria)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •New infection if used too long

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