Gatifloxacin
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Gatifloxacin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria.
Gatifloxacin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Gatifloxacin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria.
Gatifloxacin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use gatifloxacin ophthalmic if you allergic to gatifloxacin or similar medicines, such as ciprofloxacin , levofloxacin , lomefloxacin , moxifloxacin , norfloxacin , and others.
Before you use gatifloxacin ophthalmic, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether gatifloxacin ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Gatifloxacin ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 1 year old.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; slow heart rate , weak pulse, fainting ; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Gatifloxacin ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
eye swelling, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of a new infection ); or any new or worsening eye problems.
Common side effects of gatifloxacin ophthalmic may include:
mild itching , burning, redness, or irritation; watery eyes; or puffy eyelids.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
400 mg (400 (400)) 12 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on gatifloxacin used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
TREBAC
ActiveAPTCURE PRIVATE LIMITED
DML: TREBAC
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