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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. It contains Gatifloxacin, which kills bacteria by preventing the synthesis of enzymes essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye irritation, eye redness, blurred vision, and watery eyes. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions. You should not wear contact lenses if you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis and while applying this medicine.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Eyedea Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

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Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml

Gatizap 5 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. 

Gatizap 5 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. Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.

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

Uses of Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml

Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml used in the treatment of Bacterial conjunctivitis. The detailed uses of Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml are as follows:

  • Treating Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml effectively treats conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by bacterial infections.
  • Eliminating Bacterial Infection: Gatizap 5 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, Gatizap 5 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.
  • Gatizap 5 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

Gatizap 5 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. Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria. Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml has a very low level of bacterial resistance compared to other antibiotics.

How Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml Works

Gatizap 5 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. Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml 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 Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml

Do not use Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml 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 Gatizap 5 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 Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml. Gatizap 5 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 Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml. Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml 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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How does the drug interact with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Gatizap 5 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 Gatizap 5 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.
How does the drug interact with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Sotalol with Gatizap 5 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 Gatizap 5 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.
GatifloxacinTroglitazone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml:
Coadministration of Troglitazone with Gatizap 5 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, Troglitazone can be taken with Gatizap 5 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.
How does the drug interact with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml:
Coadministration of Empagliflozin with Gatizap 5 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:
It is not recommended to take Empagliflozin with Gatifloxacinas it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if advised 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 any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml:
Coadministration of Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml with INSULIN HUMAN 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, INSULIN HUMAN can be taken with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml 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.
GatifloxacinRosiglitazone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml:
Coadministration of Gatizap 5 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 Gatizap 5 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.
GatifloxacinLiraglutide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml:
Coadministration of Liraglutide with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml may sometimes affect blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Liraglutide with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml can cause an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml and Disopyramide can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml and Disopyramide together is not recommended 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.
GatifloxacinTolbutamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml:
Coadministration of Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml and Tolbutamide may sometimes affect blood glucose levels. Both high blood glucose and, less frequently, low blood glucose have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml and Tolbutamide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a 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.
How does the drug interact with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Dapagliflozin with Gatizap 5 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, Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml 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.

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.

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Therapeutic Class

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

The interaction of alcohol with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml is not known. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while on treatment with Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml will affect pregnant women. Therefore, consult a doctor before using Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml usually causes temporarily blurred vision. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any liver problems.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any kidney problems.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml to children.

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Heart

Gatizap 5 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.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml is safe for use in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician.

FAQs

Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis.

Gatizap 5 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.

Gatizap 5 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 Gatizap 5 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 Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml, as this could cause crystals to develop. Wait for at least 15 minutes after using Gatizap 5 Eye Drops 5 ml before wearing the contact lens.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Eyedea Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
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