Gaticon Lp Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
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.
| 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: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 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.
