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Gatifloxacin
Pharmacology
0.3% eye drops- The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis is: Days 1 and 2: Instill one drop every two hours in the affected eye(s) while awake, up to 8 times daily. Days 3 through 7: Instill one drop up to 4 times daily while awake. 0.5% eye drops- Patients 1 year of age or older: Instill one drop every two hours in the affected eye(s) while awake, up to 8 times on Day 1. Instill one drop two to four times daily in the affected eye(s) while awake on Days 2 through 7.
Dosage Administration
0.3% eye drops- The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis is: Days 1 and 2: Instill one drop every two hours in the affected eye(s) while awake, up to 8 times daily. Days 3 through 7: Instill one drop up to 4 times daily while awake. 0.5% eye drops- Patients 1 year of age or older: Instill one drop every two hours in the affected eye(s) while awake, up to 8 times on Day 1. Instill one drop two to four times daily in the affected eye(s) while awake on Days 2 through 7.
Contraindications
Gatifloxacin eye drops is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Gatifloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication. Gatiflox 0.3% eye drops should not be injected subconjunctivally, nor should it be introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye.
Side Effects
The most frequently reported adverse events in the overall study population were conjunctival irritation, increased lacrimation etc.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Pregnancy Category C. Because there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, Gatifloxacin 0.3% eye drops should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Lactation: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Gatifloxacin is administered to a nursing woman.
Therapeutic
Patients should be advised not to wear contact lenses if they have signs and symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis. Avoid contaminating the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers or other source.
Storage Conditions
Geriatric Use: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.
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