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About Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml
Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacterial conjunctivitis is the infection of the outer white membrane of the eyeball, the conjunctiva. This infection is highly contagious. Signs and symptoms include pink/red-toned eyes, gritty feeling in eyes, itchiness in eyes, teary eyes, and thick discharge around the eyes.
Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml contains Gatifloxacin, which kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria.
Use Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as eye irritation, eye redness, blurred vision, and watery eyes. Most of these side effects of Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Before starting Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies to any antibiotic or have kidney/liver problems. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are applying Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml. Consult your doctor before taking Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year. However, please consult a doctor before giving Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml to children. Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.
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Medicinal Benefits
Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria. Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml has a very low level of bacterial resistance compared to other antibiotics.
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Side Effects of Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml
Drug Warnings
Do not take Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to the quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics. You should not wear contact lenses while you have symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis or while you are using Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml. Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have been taking before starting Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml. Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.
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Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting the synthesis of DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV required for the growth and survival of the bacterial cell. This prevents the bacteria from repairing and multiplying. Thereby, helping in treating the infections.
Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the solution. Try not to share personal items until your eye infection is cured.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml as it could lead to the development of crystals on the contact lens. Wait for at least 15minutes after using Gatican-HS Eye Drops 5 ml before wearing the contact lens.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial conjunctivitis: It is also known as pink eye, a condition in which the outer membrane of the eyeball gets swollen and infected. Common signs and symptoms include red-toned eyes with a thick discharge and itchiness. It is highly contagious in nature and can spread from one person to another.