Gatiflox Eye Drops0.30%
Eye Drops
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Gatiflox Eye Drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Gatiflox Eye Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to th... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Gatiflox Eye Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Gatiflox Eye Drops is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the... View More
Uses of Gatiflox Eye Drops
- Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of Gatiflox Eye Drops
- Burning sensation
How to use Gatiflox Eye Drops
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Gatiflox Eye Drops works
Gatiflox Eye Drops is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the ... View More
What if you forget to take Gatiflox Eye Drops?
If you miss a dose of Gatiflox Eye Drops, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go bac... View More
- Gatiflox Eye Drops helps treat bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Indication
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Bacterial conjunctivitis Adult: As 0.3% soln: Instill 1 drop 2 hrly into affected eye(s) while awake (up to 8 times daily) for the 1st 2 da... View More
Child Dose
Ophthalmic Bacterial conjunctivitis Child: >1 yr: As 0.3% soln: Instill 1 drop 2 hrly into affected eye(s) while awake (up to 8 times daily) for the 1... View More
Contraindication
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Gatifloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication. Eye drops should not ... View More
Mode of Action
Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial which acts by inhibiting DNA synthesis in susceptible organisms via inhibition of both DNA gyrase (essen... View More
Precaution
Patients should be advised not to wear contact lenses if they have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis. Avoid contaminating the applicator ti... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Conjunctival irritation (5-10%),Incr. lacrimation (5-10%),Keratitis (5-10%),Papillary conjunctivitis (5-10%),Conjunctival hemorrhage (1-4%),Chemo... View More
Interaction
Additive effect w/ drugs that prolong QT interval e.g. antiarrhythmic agents (amiodarone, quinidine, sotalol), arsenic trioxide, cisapride, chlorpromazi... View More
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