Floxigat is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Conjunctivitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Floxigat has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Floxigat. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Floxigat include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Floxigat can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Floxigat are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Floxigat is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Floxigat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) must refrain from the use of Floxigat since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Floxigat contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Floxigat have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Floxigat is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Floxigat is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Floxigat safe for pregnant women?
Floxigat may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Floxigat again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Floxigat safe during breastfeeding?
Floxigat should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Floxigat on the Kidneys?
Floxigat is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Floxigat on the Liver?
Floxigat does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Floxigat on the Heart?
Using Floxigat does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Floxigat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxigat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floxigat habit forming or addictive?
Floxigat is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Floxigat does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
No, Floxigat is not completely safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Floxigat in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Floxigat
Some foods when eaten with Floxigat can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxigat
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Floxigat and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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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
