Medicine details

ImageAtaq 400
NameAtaq 400
DosageTablet
Generic NameGatifloxacin
Classes Antiinfective Agent
Antibiotic
Fluoroquinolone
Ophthalmic Preparation
Diseases
CompanyOrion Pharma Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength400 mg
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack20
Price per pack200.04
Cost per pack176.03
Package unit4 tabs strip
Price per unit10.00
Cost per unit8.80
Discount0
Coupon
Remarks

Gatifloxacin

Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is only uses as ophthalmic solution. It kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis.

Gatifloxacin is indicated for bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible organisms such as-

  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis
  • Streptococcus mitis group
  • Streptococcus oralis
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae

5 mL size bottle filled with 2.5 mL of gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution, 0.5%.

Patients over 1 year should follow the following table for dosage.

Day 1 Day 2 to day 7
one drop/2 hours; up to 8 times 1-2 drops; 4 times daily
How to administer gatifloxacin opthalmic solution:

Side effects of gatifloxacin include-

  • Eye redness
  • Dry eye
  • Excessive tearing
  • Gatifloxacin is for topical ophthalmic use only.
  • Gatifloxacin should not be directly applied to the anterior chamber of the eye. It should be applied into the eye sac.
  • With prolonged use, superinfection may occur.
  • Patients should not wear contact lenses if they have signs or symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or during the course of therapy

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics such as-