Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Benefits & Uses

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dexamethasone (0.1%w/v) + Gatifloxacin Topical (0.3%w/v)
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dexamethasone (0.1%w/v) + Gatifloxacin Topical (0.3%w/v)
Adult	Disease: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dexamethasone (0.1%w/v) + Gatifloxacin Topical (0.3%w/v)
Geriatric	Disease: Conjunctivitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dexamethasone (0.1%w/v) + Gatifloxacin Topical (0.3%w/v)

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin is used -

Common

Eye Inflammation
Eye irritation

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin on kidney, information on safety of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin on the heart, information on safety of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin with Other Drugs

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketorolac

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin

Is this Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin habit forming or addictive?

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin cause weight gain?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, use of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin for long-term can result in weight gain due to increased appetite and fluid retention which causes weight gain in the patient, if the drug is taken in form of a tablet.

Question almost 6 years ago

When to take Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin should be ideally taken with food after evening. It has been observed that food has minimal significance in the drug absorption. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin cause high blood pressure?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, long-term use of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin can cause high blood pressure because Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin can increase sodium levels in your body as well as fluid retention can cause an increase in blood pressure.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin?

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin comes as a tablet and solution and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension (BP), ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, glaucoma, diabetes, and peptic ulcer. Your doctor may tell you to follow low-salt, potassium-rich, or high-protein diet if you are taking Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin.

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Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Benefits & Uses

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Dosage & How to Take

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Side Effects

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin with Other Drugs

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin

Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Can Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin cause weight gain?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question almost 6 years ago

When to take Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Question over 5 years ago

Can Dexamethasone + Gatifloxacin cause high blood pressure?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 6 years ago

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