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Gatiquin-P Eye Drops

Manufactured byCIPLA LTD
ContainsGatifloxacin (0.3 %w/v) + Prednisolone (1 %w/v)
Description
Gatiquin-P Eye Drops is a combination of Gatifloxacin and Prednisolone. It is used in the treatment of ocular inflammation (swelling in the eyes) associated with infection. It is also used to treat postoperative eye conditions which are responsive to steroids (a class of medicines) and where bacterial infections or risks of bacterial infections exist. Gatiquin-P Eye Drops may cause some common side effects such as an increase in lachrymation (formation of tears), discomfort, mild irritation, stinging and burning sensation in the eyes. These side effects are mild and generally subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they persist or worsen. Avoid driving vehicles and operating machines immediately after instilling this medicine, as it may affect your vision. Avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to it. Gatiquin-P Eye Drops should be used as prescribed by your doctor. Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper close to the eye and squeeze the dropper so that a drop falls in the pocket. Close your eyes for 2 to 3 minutes and repeat the same for the next dose. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper against your eyes or any other surface to prevent contamination. Be sure to finish the entire course of treatment to prevent the recurrence of infection. Gatiquin-P Eye Drops is not recommended for use in children below 18 year of age. Inform your doctor about your current medicines and medical conditions before using this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting the treatment with Gatiquin-P Eye Drops.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Gatiquin-P Eye Drops

  • Headache
  • Eye irritation and discomfort
  • Burning or stinging sensation

Uses of Gatiquin-P Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Gatiquin-P Eye Drops to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Gatiquin-P Eye Drops remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Gatiquin-P Eye Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known whether Gatiquin-P Eye Drops will harm your foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor to understand all the risks and benefits before using the medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is unknown whether Gatiquin-P Eye Drops passes into breastmilk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Gatiquin-P Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Fungal infections

Gatiquin-P Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have fungal infections affecting the eyes.

Herpes simplex keratitis

Herpes simplex keratitis is an infection of the cornea (the clear outer layer at the front of the eye) caused by the Herpes simplex virus. The severe form can lead to scarring and visual impairment. Gatiquin-P Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have herpes simplex keratitis.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known whether Gatiquin-P Eye Drops will harm your foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor to understand all the risks and benefits before using the medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is unknown whether Gatiquin-P Eye Drops passes into breastmilk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in children

Gatiquin-P Eye Drops is not recommended for use in children younger than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Contact lenses

If you use contact lenses remove them prior to the administration of Gatiquin-P Eye Drops. Wait for at least 10 to 15 minutes post administration of the eye drops before re-inserting the lenses.

Drug resistance

Finish your entire course of treatment with Gatiquin-P Eye Drops even if your condition gets better after a few doses to avoid antibiotic resistance (when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them). Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it becomes worse even after completing the treatment.

Driving or operating machines

Gatiquin-P Eye Drops may cause short-term blurring of vision, burning sensation, or discomfort in the eyes. Hence avoid driving vehicles or operating machines until your vision is clear.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Gatiquin-P Eye Drops. If you miss a dose, instill it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

As Gatiquin-P Eye Drops is intended for external use, the likelihood of serious side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not instill more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Ketorolac

Disease interactions

Ocular Toxicities

Gatiquin-P Eye Drops should be used with extreme caution if you have cataracts (cloudy area in the lens of the eye that affects vision), glaucoma ( (an eye condition with abnormally high pressure inside the eye that may eventually lead to blindness), or increased intraocular pressure (fluid pressure within the eyes).

Viral ocular infections

Gatiquin-P Eye Drops is not recommended for use in eye infections caused by a virus (specifically vaccinia and varicella viruses).
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Gatiquin-P Eye Drops is meant for ophthalmic use only. Instill the medicine as directed by the doctor. Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to form a pocket. Squeeze the eye drop from the dropper into the pocket. Close your eye for 1-2 minutes. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Do not touch your eyes with unwashed hands. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper against any surface to prevent contamination. Avoid sharing items like eyeglasses, contact lenses, pillows, towels, clothes, or eye or face makeup with others if you have an eye infection. If you are using any other eye medication, wait for five minutes before using it.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Gatiquin-P Eye Drops is a combination of Gatifloxacin and Pprednisolone. Gatifloxacin stops the action of enzymes that help the bacteria to multiply. This helps to prevent the growth of bacteria and eventually kills them. Prednisolone works by stopping the release of chemical substances that cause irritation and swelling in your eyes.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

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Unknown

Classification

Category

Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives, Ophthalmic preparations

Schedule

Schedule H

Sunways.com. 2021. Gatsun P Eye Drops | Eyecare Products | Leading Eyecare Specialists in India | Sunways India Pvt Ltd.. [online] Available at: [Accessed 16 November 2021].

http://www.sunways.com/Products/Rentent-Ophthalmic-Products/Gatsun-P.html

CiplaMed. 2021. GATIQUIN-P Eye Drops. [online] Available at: [Accessed 16 November 2021].

https://ciplamed.com/content/gatiquin-p-eye-drops
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Information on this page was last updated on 12 Sep 2022

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