Gatinox 400 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Gatifloxacin
Company Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Indications

  • Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Community-acquired Pneumonia
  • Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections
  • Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
  • Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
  • Pyelonephritis
  • Uncomplicated Urethral and Cervical Gonorrhea
  • Acute, Uncomplicated Rectal Infections in Women

Pharmacology

Acts by inhibiting DNA synthesis in susceptible organisms via inhibition of both DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV

Dosage

  • 400 mg 5 days for Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
  • 400 mg 10 days for Acute Sinusitis
  • 400 mg 7-14 days for Community-acquired Pneumonia
  • 400 mg 7-10 days for Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections

Administration

Can be administered without regard to food

Contraindications

Patients with a history of hypersensitivity of Gatifloxacin, quinolone antimicrobial agents, or any other components of this product

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Gatifloxacin should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus
  • Caution should be exercised when gatifloxacin is administered to a nursing woman

Precautions & Warnings

Should be administered with caution in the presence of renal insufficiency

Use in Special Populations

  • Creatinine Clearance 40 mL/min: 400 mg every day
  • Creatinine Clearance < 40 mL/min: 400 mg 200 mg every day
  • Hemodialysis: 400 mg 200 mg every day
  • Continuous peritoneal dialysis: 400 mg 200 mg every day
  • The safety and effectiveness of Gatinoxacin in pediatric populations (<18 years of age) have not been established

Overdose Effects

Exhibits a low potential for acute toxicity in animal studies

Therapeutic Class

4-Quinolone preparations

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