Gatifloxacin
Information about Gatifloxacin
Gatifloxacin Uses
Gatifloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin & soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
How Gatifloxacin works
Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Common side effects of Gatifloxacin
Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Dizziness
Available Medicine for Gatifloxacin
ZymarAllergan India Pvt Ltd
₹112 to ₹1372 variant(s)
ZymaxidAllergan India Pvt Ltd
₹3571 variant(s)
GatiquinCipla Ltd
₹18 to ₹2486 variant(s)
ExtragatMicro Labs Ltd
₹108 to ₹1772 variant(s)
GatikindMankind Pharma Ltd
₹17 to ₹873 variant(s)
GateAjanta Pharma Ltd
₹20 to ₹1153 variant(s)
GatiloxSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹59 to ₹2874 variant(s)
Gate HSAjanta Pharma Ltd
₹1301 variant(s)
AutogatiLupin Ltd
₹3351 variant(s)
MicrogatMicro Labs Ltd
₹46 to ₹1864 variant(s)
Expert advice for Gatifloxacin
Gatifloxacin oral (tablet and suspension) and injection form has been withdrawn from the market, as it has shown incidences of abnormally high or low blood sugar levels in humans. However, its ophthalmic form (eye drop) is available to treat bacterial infections of the eye, which is considered to be safe for use.
- Your doctor has prescribed Gatifloxacin to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Gatifloxacin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.