Gatpro 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gatifloxacin |
| Company | Desh 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
- Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis: 400 mg for 5 days
- Acute Sinusitis: 400 mg for 10 days
- Community-acquired Pneumonia: 400 mg for 7-14 days
- Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections: 400 mg for 7-10 days
- Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections: 400 mg single dose or 200 mg for 3 days
- Complicated Urinary Tract Infections: 400 mg for 7-10 days
- Acute Pyelonephritis: 400 mg for 7-10 days
- Uncomplicated Urethral Gonnorrhea in Men: 400 mg single dose
Administration
Can be administered without regard to food
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Gatifloxacin, quinolone antimicrobial agents, or any other components
Side Effects
- Mild side effects like nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
Pregnancy & Lactation
Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit outweighs potential risk to the fetus. Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Administered with caution in the presence of renal insufficiency
Use in Special Populations
- Renal Impaired patient:
- Creatinine Clearance 40 mL/min: 400 mg every day
- Creatinine Clearance < 40 mL/min: 400 mg 200 mg every day
- Dialysis patients:
- Hemodialysis: 400 mg 200 mg every day
- Continuous peritoneal dialysis: 400 mg 200 mg every day
- Pediatric use: Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric populations
Overdose Effects
Low potential for acute toxicity. Symptomatic and supportive treatment in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
4-Quinolone preparations