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Gatilife is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Gatilife have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Gatilife depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Gatilife are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Gatilife can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gatilife are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Gatilife's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Gatilife has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gatilife related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) must refrain from the use of Gatilife since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Gatilife are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Gatilife have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Gatilife, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Gatilife is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Gatilife safe for pregnant women?
Gatilife can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Gatilife, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gatilife safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Gatilife may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Gatilife should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Gatilife on the Kidneys?
Gatilife is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Gatilife on the Liver?
Gatilife does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Gatilife on the Heart?
Using Gatilife does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gatilife should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gatilife unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gatilife habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Gatilife has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gatilife since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
There are some side effects associated with the use of Gatilife.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gatilife for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gatilife
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Gatilife to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gatilife
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gatilife with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; ZymaxidY™ (gatifloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 714
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399