Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic

  • Brand Name : Zymaxid
  • Drug Class : Quinolones, Ophthalmic
  • Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
  • Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic and How Does It Work?

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic is a prescription medication used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. 

  • Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic is available under various brand names: Zymaxid 

What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic?

Common side effects of Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic include:

  • Mild itching, burning, redness, or irritation.
  • Watery eyes; or
  • Puffy eyelids.

Serious side effects of Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic include:

  • Hives. 
  • Difficulty breathing. 
  • Slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting
  • Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Eye swelling, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of a new infection); or 
  • Any new or worsening eye problems

Rare side effects of Nitrofurantoin include:

  • None

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
  • Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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