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Is Use Of Besivance Eye Drops During Pregnancy Safe?
Question: I'm Scheduled in 5 days to have Lasik performed. Last night I took an at home pregnancy test with a +! Yayy so we are maybe 2-3 weeks along!! We talked to the Lasik Surgeon & he is very comfortable performing the procedure as long as a doctor Okays the 2 drops since the only other medication isnt mandatory and I have opted out. Besivance eye drops 0.6% strength & Zylet eye drops. Can either of these drops cause adverse effects to the pregnancy? Thank you for any help!!!
Brief Answer:
FDA category C medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
1. Besivance eye drops 0.6%. This medication is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Besifloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria
2. Zylet eye drops contain a combination of loteprednol and tobramycin. Loteprednol is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Tobramycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Both above medications are FDA pregnancy category C.
FDA category C states that
Category C
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus
and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but
potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women
despite potential risks.
Therefore it is left up to the treating doctor to use such medications after judging the benefits over risk.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
FDA category C medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
1. Besivance eye drops 0.6%. This medication is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Besifloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria
2. Zylet eye drops contain a combination of loteprednol and tobramycin. Loteprednol is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Tobramycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Both above medications are FDA pregnancy category C.
FDA category C states that
Category C
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus
and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but
potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women
despite potential risks.
Therefore it is left up to the treating doctor to use such medications after judging the benefits over risk.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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