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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to gatifloxacin or other quinolones.
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Special Precautions
Not intended for direct application into the anterior chamber of the eye. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling Remove contact lenses before administration and wait for 10-15 minutes before reinserting soft contact lenses.
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Adverse Reactions
Significant: Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. urticaria, itching); fungal or bacterial superinfection (prolonged use).
Eye disorders: Conjunctival irritation, increased lacrimation, keratitis, papillary conjunctivitis, worsening of conjunctivitis, eye pain.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Dysgeusia.
Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic reactions, angioedema (including pharyngeal, laryngeal or facial oedema), or dyspnoea. Rarely, Stevens-Johnson syndrome. |
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CIMS Class
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ATC Classification
J01MA16 - gatifloxacin ; Belongs to the class of fluoroquinolones. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
S01AE06 - gatifloxacin ; Belongs to the class of quinolone antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye infections. |
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