Agatiflox Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Gatifloxacin

Indications/Uses

Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Day 1-2: Instill 1 drop 2 hrly on the affected eye(s) up to 8x daily. Day 3-7: Instill 1 drop up to qid.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to gatifloxacin or other quinolones.

Special Precautions

Do not wear contact lenses. Avoid prolonged use. Discontinue if superinfection occurs.

Adverse Reactions

Conjunctival irritation, increased lacrimation, keratitis, papillary conjunctivitis. Chemosis, conjunctival hemorrhage, dry eyes, eye discharge, eye irritation, eye pain, eyelid edema, headache, red eye, reduced visual acuity, taste disturbance.

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Drug Interactions

May elevate plasma conc of theophylline, interfere w/ metabolism of caffeine, enhance effects of oral anticoagulant warfarin & its derivatives. Transient elevation in serum creatinine w/ systemic cyclosporine.

MIMS Class

Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics

ATC Classification

S01AE06 - gatifloxacin ; Belongs to the class of quinolone antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Agatiflox ophth soln 3 mg/mL

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's

Agatiflox

gatifloxacin

Manufacturer:

SENSOMED

Distributor:

SENSOMED