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Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate
INFORMATION ABOUT GATIFLOXACIN + LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE
Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate Uses
Gatifloxacin+Loteprednol etabonate is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
How Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate works
Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate is a combination of two medicines: Gatifloxacin and Loteprednol etabonate. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria in the eye by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection. Loteprednol etabonate is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red swollen and itchy.
Common side effects of Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Erythema (skin redness), Conjunctival irritation, Increased lacrimation, Corneal inflammation, Papillary conjunctivitis
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Lipika Khurana
PGDHHM, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
10 Jun 2022 | 08:22 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate
  • Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate must be used as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
  • If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate might cause blurring of vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how medicine affects you.
  • Avoid contact with your nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the drop in these areas.