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Gatrim, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Gatrim also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gatrim. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Gatrim are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gatrim as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gatrim are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Gatrim's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Gatrim'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 Gatrim since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Gatrim contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Gatrim may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Gatrim, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Gatrim 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 Gatrim safe for pregnant women?
Gatrim may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Gatrim again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gatrim safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Gatrim. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Gatrim on the Kidneys?
Using Gatrim does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Gatrim on the Liver?
Gatrim is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Gatrim on the Heart?
Gatrim is not harmful for the heart.
Gatrim 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 Gatrim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gatrim habit forming or addictive?
Gatrim does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Gatrim as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
No, Gatrim is not completely safe as it has some side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gatrim for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gatrim
Taking Gatrim with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gatrim
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gatrim with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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