Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml
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About Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacterial conjunctivitis is the infection of the outer white membrane of the eyeball, the conjunctiva. This infection is highly contagious. Signs and symptoms include pink/red-toned eyes, gritty feeling in eyes, itchiness in eyes, teary eyes, and thick discharge around the eyes.
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml contains Gatifloxacin, which kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.
Use Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye irritation, eye redness, blurred vision, and watery eyes. Most of these side effects of Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Before starting Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies to any antibiotic or have kidney/liver problems. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are applying Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml. Consult your doctor before taking Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year. However, please consult a doctor before giving Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml to children. Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.
Uses of Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml used in the treatment of Bacterial conjunctivitis. The detailed uses of Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml are as follows:
- Treating Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml effectively treats conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by bacterial infections.
- Eliminating Bacterial Infection: Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection, reducing symptoms like redness, discharge, and irritation.
- Promoting Healing: By clearing the bacterial infection, Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml helps promote healing and restore eye health.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's recommendations on the dosage and timing of this medication to achieve optimal results.
- Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Gently pull your lower eyelid with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
- Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only.
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper, as it may contaminate the solution.
Key Benefits
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria. Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml has a very low level of bacterial resistance compared to other antibiotics.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to the quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are using Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml. Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have been taking before starting Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml. Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.
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Taking Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml with Bepridil can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml with Bepridil together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml with Procainamide can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml with Procainamide together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
coadministration of Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml with Tolazamide may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both low blood glucose and, less frequently, high blood glucose have been reported.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml with Tolazamide is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised.
Taking Sotalol with Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sotalol with Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Saxagliptin with Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both high blood glucose and, less frequently, low blood glucose have been reported.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Saxagliptin can be taken with Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, urination, thirst, and hunger. Monitoring blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Taking Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml and Saquinavir can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml and Saquinavir together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml with Rosiglitazone may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both low blood glucose and, less frequently, high blood glucose have been reported.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Rosiglitazone can be taken with Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised.
Co-administration of Acarbose with Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml may cause high or low blood sugar in diabetic patients.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Acarbose and Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as sweating, shaking, nervousness, palpitations, or excessive hunger, please contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Taking Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml with Dronedarone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml with Dronedarone together is not recommedned as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Repaglinide with Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both low blood glucose and, less frequently, high blood glucose have been reported.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Repaglinide can be taken with Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience unusual symptoms. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat probiotics and a diet rich in vitamins as it may help to improve eye health and ward off infection.
- Rinse your eyes regularly with clean water.
- Eat fiber-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
- Avoid foods rich in calcium, such as grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
- Avoid the usage of tobacco and alcohol.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
The interaction of alcohol with Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml is not known. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while on treatment with Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
It is not known whether Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml will affect pregnant women. Therefore, consult a doctor before using Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
It is unknown if Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml usually causes temporarily blurred vision. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you have any liver problems.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you have any kidney problems.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml to children.
Heart
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml can be safely used in cardiac patients if prescribed by a physician. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml is safe for use in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician.
FAQs
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis.
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting the synthesis of DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which are required for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. This prevents the bacteria from repairing and multiplying, which helps in treating infections.
Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the solution. Try not to share personal items until your eye infection is cured.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml, as this could cause crystals to develop. Wait for at least 15 minutes after using Gatifax Eye Drops 5 ml before wearing the contact lens.
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