| Name | Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol Etabonate |
| Classes |
Antiinfective Agent Dermatological/Topical Agent Topical Antiinfective Agent Ophthalmic Preparation Antibiotic Combination |
| Diseases |
Allergy Conjunctivitis Inflammation Ophthalmic Disease Post Operative Pain |
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EnglishGatifloxacin + Loteprednol Etabonate
Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol Etabonate is a combination medication used as ophthalmic suspension to treat steroid responsive eye infections.
This medication is indicated for the following conditions-
- Conjunctivitis
- Bacterial eye infection
- Post-operative eye inflammation
The usual dosage is one or two drops of sterile ophthalmic suspension into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) every four to six hours.
How to apply eye drops:
The most common side effects associated with Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol Etabonate are-
- Eye irritation
- Excessive tearing
- Headache
- Taste disturbance
Prolonged use of this medication may cause an increase of intra-ocular pressure and growth of resistant organisms.
Contraindication
- It is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to gatifloxacin/other fluoroquinolones or any component of the medication such as-
- Contraindicated in viral infections of the eye
There is no known contraindications of the medication in terms of food and drinks.
There is no known contraindications of the medication in terms of health.