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Oxigat is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Oxigat have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Oxigat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Oxigat include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oxigat can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Oxigat are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Oxigat's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Oxigat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Oxigat related warnings section.
Oxigat can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oxigat in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oxigat contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Oxigat have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Oxigat is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Oxigat 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Oxigat safe for pregnant women?
Oxigat may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Oxigat again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Oxigat safe during breastfeeding?
Oxigat may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oxigat on the Kidneys?
Using Oxigat does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Oxigat on the Liver?
Oxigat is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Oxigat on the Heart?
Oxigat is not harmful for the heart.
Oxigat 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 Oxigat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxigat habit forming or addictive?
Oxigat is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Oxigat will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Oxigat may have some adverse effects on the body.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oxigat cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Oxigat
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Oxigat to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxigat
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Oxigat.
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