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Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd

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About Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml

Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.

Use Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml as prescribed by your doctor. Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml, 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml. Consult your doctor before taking Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml is not recommended for children below 1 year. However, please consult a doctor before giving Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml to children. Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.

Uses of Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml

Treatment of Bacterial conjunctivitis.

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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml is for ophthalmic use only. Do not touch the tip of the dropper, as it may contaminate the solution.

Medicinal Benefits

Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria. Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml has a very low level of bacterial resistance compared to other antibiotics.

How Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml Works

Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml

Do not use Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml in more doses or more often than prescribed. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml. Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml. Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml may cause temporary blurred vision, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GatifloxacinTolazamide
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml:
Taking Sotalol with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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.
GatifloxacinTolazamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml:
coadministration of Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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.
How does the drug interact with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml:
Co-administration of Glipizide with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml may 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, Glipizide can be taken with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
GatifloxacinTirzepatide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml:
Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml may reduce the effectiveness tirzepatide and therby increase the blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Close blood glucose monitoring is recommended when on treatment with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml along with tirzepatide.
GatifloxacinProcainamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml:
Taking Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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.
How does the drug interact with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml:
Co-administration of Pioglitazone with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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, Pioglitazone can be taken with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as nervousness, confusion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, increased urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Maintaining blood glucose levels is advised. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
GatifloxacinBepridil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml:
Taking Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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.
How does the drug interact with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml:
Taking Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml with Ziprasidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml:
Co-administration of Dapagliflozin with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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, Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml can be taken with Dapagliflozin 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. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
GatifloxacinHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml:
Taking Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml with Halofantrine 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml with Halofantrine 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 your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml is not known. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while on treatment with Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is not known whether Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml will affect pregnant women. Therefore, consult a doctor before using Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown if Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml usually causes temporarily blurred vision. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any kidney problems.

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Children

Caution

Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml to children.

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FAQs

Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis.

Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml 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-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml, as this could cause crystals to develop. Wait for at least 15 minutes after using Gatifax-Hs 0.5%W/V Eye Drops 5Ml before wearing the contact lens.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Optho Remedies Pvt.Ltd. 28, MNNIT Industrial Estate, Teliarganj, Allahabad. Uttar Pradesh, India PIN - 211004
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