Substance / Medication

Besifloxacin

Overview

Active Ingredient
besifloxacin
RxNorm CUI
819911

Indications

Besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension 0.6% is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible isolates of the following bacteria: Streptococcus salivarius * Aerococcus viridans * CDC coryneform group G Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum* Corynebacterium striatum* Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis* Moraxella lacunata* Pseudomonas aeruginosa* Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Staphylococcus hominis* Staphylococcus lugdunensis* Staphylococcus w

Labeler: Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.Updated: 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

None.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

4 trials linked to this intervention

4
Total Trials
0
Recruiting
3
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

Sort:
Phase III efficacy and safety study of besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension 0.6% in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Tepedino Michael E, Heller Warren H, Usner Dale W et al. · Curr Med Res Opin · 2009
PMID: 19323612Trial
Ocular pharmacokinetics of besifloxacin following topical administration to rabbits, monkeys, and humans.
Proksch Joel W, Granvil Camille P, Siou-Mermet Raphaële et al. · J Ocul Pharmacol Ther · 2009
PMID: 19492955Trial

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Besifloxacin (substance)
SNOMED CT
442870007
UMLS CUI
C2351042
RxNorm CUI
819911
Labeler
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 6 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

6
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
4
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.