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Introduction of Gatifloxacin

Gatifloxacin is used to treat certain types of lung, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections caused by bacteria. Gatifloxacin is also used to treat certain types of gonorrhea infections (a sexually transmitted disease). Gatifloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluroquinolones. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection. Gatifloxacin will not work against colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Gatifloxacin may be used to help treat or prevent infection in people who were or may have been exposed to anthrax spores in the air. Gatifloxacin is also sometimes used with other medications to treat tuberculosis (TB; an infection that may affect the lungs and other parts of the body). Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication for your condition.

How should Gatifloxacin be used   R

Gatifloxacin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once a day for 1 to 14 days. Take gatifloxacin at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take gatifloxacin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Swallow the tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.

Take gatifloxacin until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop taking gatifloxacin too soon or if you skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.

You should begin to feel better soon after you begin your treatment with gatifloxacin. If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.

Side Effects of Gatifloxacin

This medication may cause changes in your blood sugar. You should know the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and what to do if you have these symptoms.

You may experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) while you are taking this medication. Your doctor will tell you what you should do if you develop hypoglycemia. He or she may tell you to check your blood sugar, eat or drink a food or beverage that contains sugar, such as hard candy or fruit juice, or get medical care. Follow these directions carefully if you have any of the following symptoms of hypoglycemia:

• shakiness

• dizziness or lightheadedness

• sweating

• nervousness or irritability

• sudden changes in behavior or mood

• headache

• numbness or tingling around the mouth

• weakness

• pale skin

• hunger

• clumsy or jerky movements

If hypoglycemia is not treated, severe symptoms may develop. Be sure that your family, friends, and other people who spend time with you know that if you have any of the following symptoms, they should get medical treatment for you immediately.

• confusion

• seizures

• loss of consciousness

Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar):

• extreme thirst

• frequent urination

• extreme hunger

• weakness

• blurred vision

If high blood sugar is not treated, a serious, life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis could develop. Get medical care immediately if you have any of these symptoms:

• dry mouth

• nausea and vomiting

• shortness of breath

• breath that smells fruity

• decreased consciousness

Gatifloxacin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• vaginal itching, swelling, or discomfort

• stomach pain

• loss of appetite

• change in the way things taste

• heartburn

• gas

• diarrhea

• constipation

• painful urination

• sores or white patches in the mouth

• sore tongue

• tiredness

• muscle or joint pain

• leg cramps

• ringing in the ears

• dry skin

• fever

• chills

• sore throat

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• rash or blisters on skin

• itching

• hives

• swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs

• difficulty breathing or swallowing

• hoarseness

• tightness of the throat

• fast or pounding heartbeat

• chest pain

• fainting

• depression

• paranoia (abnormal fear)

• hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)

• difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

• nightmares

• agitation

• anxiety

• yellowing of the skin or eyes

• pain, burning, numbness, weakness, or tingling in the hands or feet

• bloody stools

• dark colored urine

• decrease in urination

• rapid weight loss

• shaking of a part of the body that you cannot control

Disclaimer:

Information on this page is provided for general information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment decision based on information contained in this page without consulting other references including the package insert of the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any erroneous information contained on this page.