Besivance
(besifloxacin)
Treats eye infections like pink eye.
Our bottom line
Besivance (besifloxacin) effectively treats pink eye, especially more severe cases, but will cost more because no generic is currently available.
- Drug class: Ophthalmic
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Besivance (besifloxacin) effectively treats bacterial eye infections like pink eye, and is often chosen for more serious cases.
- Less frequent applications make Besivance (besifloxacin) more convenient to use than similar medicines.
- Has fewer side effects compared to alternative oral medications since Besivance (besifloxacin) is applied directly to the eyes.
What to expect from Besivance, on one page
Downsides
- Application of Besivance (besifloxacin) can temporarily irritate the eyes.
- Using eye drops may be harder for some people compared to taking a pill.
What to expect from Besivance, on one page
Besivance (besifloxacin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It stops bacterial infections by preventing essential cellular functions, like copying DNA, which stops bacteria from reproducing.
- Drug class: Ophthalmic
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
Dosage forms
- Eye drops
Prices and coupons
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- CostcoGet free coupon$196.60
- Kroger PharmacyGet free coupon$202.60
- Get free discount$204.09
What to expect when you take Besivance (besifloxacin) for Pink eye
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Red eye
- Blurred vision
- Eye pain
- Eye irritation
- Eye itching
- Headache
Side effect rates for Besivance (besifloxacin)
- Red eye2%2%1%1%
- Blurred vision2%2%4%4%
- Eye irritation2%2%3%3%
- Headache2%2%2%2%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Besivance.
People taking Besivance felt side effect more
People taking Besivance felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Besivance (besifloxacin)
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- › Allergies to quinolone antibiotics such as Levaquin and Cipro.
Besivance (besifloxacin) can sometimes cause very serious allergic reactions. Before starting on Besivance (besifloxacin), tell your doctor if you are allergic to quinolone antibiotics such as Levaquin and Cipro. If you experience facial swelling, tingling, or difficulty breathing while taking Besivance (besifloxacin), seek medical help right away.