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Each tablet contains:
Composition:
Gatifloxacin......................................................................400
mg
Indications:
Gatifloxacin is indicated for the
treatment of infections due to
susceptible strains of the designated
micro-organisms in the conditions listed
below:
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic
bronchitis due to
Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus
influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae,
Moraxella catarrhalis, or Staphylococcus
aureus. Acute sinusitis due to
Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus
influenzae.Community acquired pneumoniae due to
Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus
influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae,
Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococcus
aureus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia
pneumoniae or Legionella pneumophila.
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
(cystitis) due to E.coli, Klebsiella
pneumoniae or Proteus mirabilis.
Complicated urinary tract infections due
to
E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae or Proteus
mirabilis.Pyelonephritis due to
E.coli
Uncomplicated urethral and cervical
gonorrhea due to
Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Acute, uncomplicated rectal infections
in women due to
Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Description:
Gatifloxacin, a new type of quinolone
antibiotic, has been approved by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
for indications including the treatment
of community-acquired respiratory tract
infections (RTIs). It was designed with
a unique 8-methoxy structure that
appears to enhance bactericidal action
and decrease the rate of the development
of resistance of gram-positive bacteria.
Dosage and Administration:
The recommended dosage for gatifloxacin
tablets is described below.
Doses of Gatimin are administered once
every 24 hours.
Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic
Bronchitis
400 mg once daily for 7-10 days
Acute Sinusitis
400 mg once daily for 10 days
Community acquired pneumonia
400 mg once daily for 7-14 days
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
(Cystitis)
400 mg stat dose once daily for 3 days
Acute pyelonephritis
400 mg once daily for 7-10 days
Gonorrhea in women.
400 mg as a single dose
Contraindications:
Gatimin
is contraindicated in persons with a
history of hypersensitivity to
gatifloxacin or any member of the
quinolone class of antimicrobial agents.
Dosage: Dosages of Gatimin are administered once every 24 hours.
Presentations: 10
tablets
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