GATIFLOXACIN

Overview

GATIFLOXACIN is a Schedule H drug.
Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. Gatifloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Usage

GATIFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Pediatric Throat Infection, Pneumonia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral,

Precautions

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

GATIFLOXACIN over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

GATIFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Loose Motion, Dizziness

Food Interactions

Gatifloxacin and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, and/or other minerals may interfere with the absorption of gatifloxacin into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. If possible, it may be best to avoid taking multivitamin with minerals while your are being treated with gatifloxacin.

Disease Interactions

GATIFLOXACIN can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Diabetes Mellitus, Myasthenia Gravis, Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Transient Ischemic Attack, Magnesium Deficiency, Congestive Heart Disease, Tendinitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting

Technical Classification

GATIFLOXACIN is categorized as: DIARYLQUINOLINES / ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with GATIFLOXACIN as Ingredient

DIRAGYL TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500 MG, GATIFLOXACIN 200 MG
GATIQUIN P EYE-DPS	PREDNISOLONE ACETATE 1 %W/V, GATIFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
KETOMAR DROPS	KETOROLAC TROMETAMOL 0.4 %, GATIFLOXACIN 0.03 %
ZPRED EYE-DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1 %W/V, GATIFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
ZYLOPRED EYE-DPS	LOTEPREDNOL 5 MG, GATIFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
ZYMAR EYE DROPS	GATIFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
ZYMAXID EYE-DPS	GATIFLOXACIN 0.5 %W/V