Tag 0.3% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gatifloxacin |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
Title
- Tag Eye Drops
Categories
- Medicine
- Ophthalmic Medication
- Antibacterial Eye Drops
- Healthcare
Description
- Gatifloxacin eye drops for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
- Contains 0.3% and 0.5% gatifloxacin
- Pharmacologically inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV
- Dosage and administration instructions for various age groups
Color Options
Dimensions
Functions
- Treats bacterial conjunctivitis
- Inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV
- Prevents bacterial cell division
- Relieves symptoms of eye infection
Materials
Technical Specifications
- Available in 0.3% and 0.5% concentrations
- Ophthalmic antibacterial drug
- Category C drug for pregnant women
- Should be stored in a cool and dry place
Design Elements
Usability Features
- Suitable for patients 1 year of age and older
- Contraindicated for patients with hypersensitivity to gatifloxacin or quinolones
- Precaution against wearing contact lenses
- Safe for geriatric use
- No life-threatening effects in case of overdose
Dosage & Administration
- 0.3% eye drops dosing regimen for bacterial conjunctivitis
- 0.5% eye drops dosing regimen for patients 1 year of age or older
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to gatifloxacin or quinolones
- Subconjunctival injection or introduction into the anterior chamber of the eye
Side Effects
- Common adverse events: conjunctival irritation, increased lacrimation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category C drug for pregnancy
- Caution during lactation due to unknown excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid wearing contact lenses with bacterial conjunctivitis
- Avoid contaminating the applicator tip
Use in Special Populations
- No observed differences in safety or effectiveness in geriatric patients
Overdose Effects
- Unlikely to threaten life
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Keep away from light and out of reach of children
Interaction
- Elevates plasma concentrations of theophylline for systemic administration of quinolones
- Interferes with caffeine metabolism
- Enhances effects of oral anticoagulant warfarin and derivatives
- Transient elevations in serum creatinine with systemic cyclosporine concomitantly
Indications
- Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of Aerobic Gram-Positive and Aerobic Gram-Negative Bacteria
Precautions & Usability
- Patients advised not to wear contact lenses with bacterial conjunctivitis