Gatifloxacin



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  • Contains / Salt: Gatifloxacin


Gatifloxacin Information



Gatifloxacin Benefits & Uses

Gatifloxacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Gatifloxacin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Conjunctivitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: On day 1 and 2, 1 drop in each affected eye every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times
Geriatric
  • Disease: Conjunctivitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: On day 1 and 2, 1 drop in each affected eye every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Conjunctivitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: On day 1 and 2, 1 drop in each affected eye every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Conjunctivitis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: 4 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: On day 1 and 2, 1 drop in each affected eye every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times

Gatifloxacin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Gatifloxacin safe for pregnant women?


    Gatifloxacin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Gatifloxacin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Gatifloxacin safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gatifloxacin. It should only be taken after medical advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Gatifloxacin on the Kidneys?


    Gatifloxacin does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Gatifloxacin on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Gatifloxacin on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Gatifloxacin on the Heart?


    Gatifloxacin is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Gatifloxacin with Other Drugs

Gatifloxacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Gatifloxacin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gatifloxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Gatifloxacin

  • Is this Gatifloxacin habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Gatifloxacin.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gatifloxacin since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    There are some side effects associated with the use of Gatifloxacin.

    Dangerous
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Gatifloxacin for mental disorders.

    No

Gatifloxacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Gatifloxacin


    Gatifloxacin may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Gatifloxacin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gatifloxacin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; ZymaxidY™ (gatifloxacin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 714

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399



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