Gatifloxacin 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gatifloxacin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
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.
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.
What is the effect of Gatifloxacin on the Kidneys?
Gatifloxacin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gatifloxacin on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gatifloxacin on the liver.
What is the effect of Gatifloxacin on the Heart?
Gatifloxacin is completely safe for the heart.
Gatifloxacin 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 Gatifloxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gatifloxacin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gatifloxacin.
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.
Is it safe?
There are some side effects associated with the use of Gatifloxacin.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gatifloxacin for mental disorders.
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.
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.
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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
