Gaticon Lp

Gaticon Lp Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Gatifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial which acts by inhibiting DNA synthesis in susceptible organisms via inhibition of both DNA gyrase (essential for bacterial reproduction) and topoisomerase IV (essential during bacterial cell division).

Gatifloxacin is a synthetic broad-spectrum 8-methoxyfluoroquinolone antibacterial agent for oral or intravenous administration. is bactericidal and its mode of action depends on blocking of bacterial DNA replication by binding itself to an enzyme called DNA gyrase, which allows the untwisting required to replicate one DNA double helix into two. Notably the drug has 100 times higher affinity for bacterial DNA gyrase than for mammalian. Gatifloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

Gaticon Lp
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Gaticon Lp
Generic	Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol
Weight	0.3%w/v
Type	Eye Drops
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer	Indiana Ophthalmics
Available Country	India
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Gatifloxacin is used for the following infections:

Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Staphylococcus aureus.
Acute sinusitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae.
Community-acquired pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, or Legionella pneumophila.
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections (i.e., simple abscesses, furuncles, folliculitis, wound infections, and cellulitis) due to Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections due to Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Proteus mirabilis.
Complicated urinary tract infections due to Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Proteus mirabilis.
Pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli.
Uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Acute, uncomplicated rectal infections in women due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Loteprednol is a corticosteroid indicated in the treatment of pain and inflammation after cataract surgery.

Gaticon Lp is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Ocular Infections, Irritations and InflammationsAcne Rosacea, Chickenpox, Conjunctivitis infective, Cyclitis, Eye infection viral, Herpes Zoster Keratitis, Inflammation, Iritis, Ocular Inflammation, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis, Superficial punctate keratitis

How Gaticon Lp works

The bactericidal action of Gatifloxacin results from inhibition of the enzymes topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV, which are required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination.

Dosage

Gaticon Lp dosage

Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis: 400 mg 5 days

Acute Sinusitis: 400 mg 10 days

Community-acquired Pneumonia: 400 mg 7-14 days

Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections: 400 mg 7-10 days

Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections: 400 mg Single Dose or 200 mg 3 days

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections: 400 mg 7-10 days

Acute Pyelonephritis: 400 mg 7-10 days

Uncomplicated Urethral Gonnorrhea in Men: 400 mg Single dose

Gatifloxacin can be administered without regard to food.

Side Effects

Gatifloxacin is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects that can occur while taking this drug are usually mild and include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, dizziness,and headache .

Precaution

Gatifloxacin should be administered with caution in the presence of renal insufficiency.

Elimination Route

Well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration with absolute bioavailability of gatifloxacin is 96%

Half Life

7-14 hours

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy: Gatifloxacin should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

Lactation: It is not known whether Gatifloxacin 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.

Contraindication

Gatifloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity of Gatifloxacin, quinolone antimicrobial agents, or any other components of this product.

Special Warning

Renal Impaired patient:

Creatinine Clearance 40 mL/min: 400 mg every day.
Creatinine Clearance < 40 mL/min: 400 mg 200 mg every day.

Dialysis patients:

Hemodialysis: 400 mg 200 mg every day.
Continuous peritoneal dialysis: 400 mg 200 mg every day.

Pediatric use: The safety and effectiveness of Gatifloxacinacin in pediatric populations (<18 years of age) have not been established.

Acute Overdose

Gatifloxacin exhibits a low potential for acute toxicity in animal studies. In the event of acute oral overdose, the stomach should be emptied by inducing vomiting or by gastric lavage. The patient should be carefully observed (including ECG monitoring) and given symptomatic and supportive treatment. Adequate hydration should be maintained.