Gatifloxacin Benefits & Uses

Gatifloxacin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Pneumonia

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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gatifloxacin is used -

Moderate

Conjunctivitis

Mild

Eye Discharge
Eye irritation
Eye Pain
Dry eyes

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Abnormal Dreams
Insomnia
Paresthesia
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Dyspepsia

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

Metformin

Alfuzosin

Quinidine

Betamethasone

Moderate

Ibuprofen

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 -

Myasthenia Gravis
Brain and Nervous System
Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy)
Ulcerative Colitis

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