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Brand: Besivance
Besifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye). It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for bacterial DNA replication and repair. It is available as an ophthalmic solution.
For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Outcome:
None
Mechanism:
None
Outcome:
Reduced drug effectiveness
Mechanism:
Contact lenses can absorb the drug.
Potential development of sustained-release formulations to reduce dosing frequency (2025, 60% confidence).
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, besifloxacin is expected to maintain its approved status for ophthalmic infections.
Antibiotic, Fluoroquinolone
Fluoroquinolone