Details

Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It works by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive. It is used for the treatment of infections caused by certain bacteria. Do not use gatifloxacin if you are allergic to any ingredient in gatifloxacin or to similar medicines (e.g., ciprofloxacin) you have low blood potassium or diabetes you or a family member have a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QTc interval or you are taking certain medicines for heart rhythm disturbances (e.g., quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol), cisapride, a ketolide antibiotic (e.g., telithromycin), a macrolide antibiotic (e.g., erythromycin), pimozide, or ziprasidone.

Typical Uses

Gatifloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Side Effects

Some of the side effects of gatifloxacin include back pain change in taste constipation depression diarrhoea dizziness gas headache indigestion itching nausea pain pain or redness at the injection site restlessness runny nose sinus inflammation sleeplessness sore throat tiredness vomiting.

Drug Interactions

• Gatifloxacin+abarelix- Using gatifloxacin together with abarelix can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances.
• Gatifloxacin+bosutinib- Using gatifloxacin together with bosutinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances.
• Gatifloxacin+clomipramine- Using gatifloxacin together with clomipramine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances.
• Gatifloxacin+desipramine- Using gatifloxacin together with desipramine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances.

Mechanism of action

Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It inhibits bacterial reproduction by inhibiting protein formation, thereby killing the bacteria.

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