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Compare Vigamox  vs Zymar
Uses of Vigamox |
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| | Vigamox is also known by the generic name Moxifloxacin
USES:
This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
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Uses of Zymar |
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| | Zymar is also known by the generic name Gatifloxacin
USES:
This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
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Vigamox and Zymar Have 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Vigamox and Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Vigamox and Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Decrease in the Sharpness of Vision - Reduced Visual Acuity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Vigamox and Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Cornea of the Eye - Keratitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Vigamox and Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Vigamox and Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Vigamox and Zymar. |
Vigamox Has 8 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zymar |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vigamox but not Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Increased Amount of Blood in the Lining of the Eye - Conjunctival Hyperemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vigamox but not Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Subconjunctival Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vigamox but not Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Eye Itching - Ocular Itching is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vigamox but not Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vigamox but not Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Middle Ear Infection - Acute Otitis Media Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vigamox but not Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vigamox but not Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Cough is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vigamox but not Zymar. |
Zymar Has 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Vigamox |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage from the Conjunctiva of the Eye - Conjunctival Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vigamox but not Zymar. Critical Seriousness - Fluid Accumulation in Lining of Eye with Swelling - Chemosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vigamox but not Zymar. |
Vigamox and Zymar Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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| | Excessive Watery Eyes - Eye Tearing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Vigamox and Zymar. |
Vigamox Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zymar |
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Zymar Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zymar |
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| | Inflammation of the Cornea of the Eye - Keratitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zymar but not Vigamox. Red Eyes - Ocular Redness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zymar but not Vigamox. Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zymar but not Vigamox. |
Vigamox and Zymar Treat 1 Conditions in Common |
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| | Pink Eye from Bacterial Infection - Bacterial Conjunctivitis is treated by both Vigamox and Zymar. |
Vigamox has 1 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Vigamox.
Vigamox Ophthalmic Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Contraindication Warnings 
No Disease Contraindications is a contraindication of Vigamox. |
Zymar has 1 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zymar.
Zymar Ophthalmic Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Contraindication Warnings
No Disease Contraindications is a contraindication of Zymar. |
Vigamox - Symptoms of overdose may include
An overdose with this product may be flushed from the eye(s) with warm tap water.
Zymar - Symptoms of overdose may include
An overdose of this product may be flushed from the eye(s) with warm tap water.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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