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Gatt, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops, Tablet. Conjunctivitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Gatt have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Gatt depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Gatt include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gatt as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gatt are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Gatt's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Gatt's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gatt is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Gatt are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Gatt with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Gatt, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Gatt 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
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Is the use of Gatt safe for pregnant women?
Gatt can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Gatt right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Gatt safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Gatt. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Gatt on the Kidneys?
Gatt does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gatt on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gatt on the liver.
What is the effect of Gatt on the Heart?
You can take Gatt without any fear of damage to the heart.
Gatt 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 Gatt unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gatt habit forming or addictive?
Gatt does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Gatt does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Taking Gatt may cause some problems.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gatt cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gatt
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Gatt to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gatt
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gatt with alcohol.
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