Gatiflox ES 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 125.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gatifloxacin |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
- Caused by susceptible strains of specific organisms
- Aerobic Gram-Positive Bacteria
- Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacteria
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of DNA gyrase
- Inhibition of topoisomerase IV
- Different mechanism of action from other antibiotics
- No crossresistance with other antibiotics
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage regimen for bacterial conjunctivitis
- Different dosage for 0.3% and 0.5% eye drops
- Specific dosage for different age groups
Interaction
- No specific drug interaction studies conducted
- Potential effects on plasma concentrations of theophylline
- Potential effects on metabolism of caffeine
- Potential effects on oral anticoagulant warfarin
- Potential effects on serum creatinine
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity
- Contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity to quinolones
Side Effects
- Frequently reported adverse events
- Conjunctival irritation
- Increased lacrimation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Advising patients not to wear contact lenses
- Avoiding contamination of applicator tip
Use in Special Populations
- No observed differences in safety or effectiveness between elderly and younger patients
Overdose Effects
- Unlikely to threaten life
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Away from light
- Keep out of reach of children