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Gatiquin Oz is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis, Amebiasis. Secondary and off-label uses of Gatiquin Oz have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gatiquin Oz. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Gatiquin Oz also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gatiquin Oz as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gatiquin Oz 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.
It is also important to note that Gatiquin Oz has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Gatiquin Oz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gatiquin Oz related warnings section.
Gatiquin Oz can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gatiquin Oz in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy). Some other conditions that can be affected by Gatiquin Oz are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Gatiquin Oz have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gatiquin Oz is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Gatiquin Oz is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gatiquin Oz is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Gatiquin Oz safe for pregnant women?
Gatiquin OZ can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Gatiquin OZ right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Gatiquin Oz safe during breastfeeding?
Gatiquin OZ can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Gatiquin Oz on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Gatiquin OZ on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Gatiquin Oz on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Gatiquin OZ on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Gatiquin Oz on the Heart?
Using Gatiquin OZ does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gatiquin Oz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gatiquin Oz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gatiquin Oz habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gatiquin Oz is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Gatiquin Oz
Taking Gatiquin Oz with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gatiquin Oz
Consumption of alcohol and Gatiquin Oz together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 839