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Gativista is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Other than this, Gativista has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gativista. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Gativista are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gativista as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gativista are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gativista is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Gativista's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Gativista related warnings section.
Gativista is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Gativista have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Gativista have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gativista is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Gativista 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 Gativista safe for pregnant women?
Gativista may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Gativista again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gativista safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gativista. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gativista on the Kidneys?
Using Gativista does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Gativista on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gativista on the liver.
What is the effect of Gativista on the Heart?
Using Gativista does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gativista 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 Gativista unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gativista habit forming or addictive?
Gativista is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gativista since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Gativista may have some adverse effects on the body.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gativista cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gativista
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Gativista to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gativista
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gativista.
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