Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Eye Drop - Gatilox DM Sterile Eye Drop

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, use of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin for long-term can result in weight gain due to increased appetite and fluid retention which causes weight gain in the patient, if the drug is taken in form of a tablet.

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin should be ideally taken with food after evening. It has been observed that food has minimal significance in the drug absorption. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, long-term use of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin can cause high blood pressure because Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin can increase sodium levels in your body as well as fluid retention can cause an increase in blood pressure.

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin comes as a tablet and solution and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension (BP), ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, glaucoma, diabetes, and peptic ulcer. Your doctor may tell you to follow low-salt, potassium-rich, or high-protein diet if you are taking Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin.