Description
What are Gatifloxacin + Flurbiprofen?
This is an eye drop that has been used successfully in ophthalmology to treat infections caused by bacteria in the eye. It lowers the level of pain, inflammation, and redness caused by bacterial infections and restricts the progression of complications. It is prescribed for postoperative treatment of the eyes and for diseases, too.
How Gatifloxacin + Flurbiprofen Works
It contains two active ingredients. They are-
Flurbiprofen (NSAID): Relieves Pain & Inflammation
Flurbiprofen is an NSAID non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug that is a prostaglandin antagonist and thus reduces pain, inflammation, as well as redness of the eyes.
Gatifloxacin (Antibiotic): Bacteria Killer
Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolone category. This drug is a bacteriacide, which inhibits the occurrence of infection through bacteria by deactivating the enzymes that help in the survival of bacteria.
Use of Gatifloxacin + Flurbiprofen Eye Drops
✔ It treats bacterial infections eyes
✔ It applies as a preoperative and postoperative ophthalmic care
✔ It decreases the reddening of the eyes since it helps to calm the eye from pain and inflammation
✔ It decreases the excessive overgrowth of the bacteria in the eye
How to take Gatifloxacin + Flurbiprofen Eye Drops
- Wash your hands first.
- Now look up and tilt the lower lid of your eye and create a well.
- Instill the drops prescribed in the well.
- Keep your eyes closed with the persistent moistness feeling for some time.
- Do not allow the dropper tip to touch the eye or other areas of your body.
Precautions – General Side Effects of Gatifloxacin + Flurbiprofen
- Blurred vision.
- Sensations of burning and stinging in the eyes.
- Mild eye irritation.
- Redness or burning The side effects are very slight and temporary. But, if it is not temporary then tell your doctor.
Precautions & Warnings
- Do not drive the vehicle immediately after application since this can temporarily obscure vision.
- Administer only when the patient age is above one year.
- Consult your physician before taking treatment for a medical history of conditions of glaucoma, cataract, diabetes, nasal polyps, and bleeding tendency.
- Caution should be exercised in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult doctor.
Drug Interactions – What to Avoid
- Gatifloxacin + Flurbiprofen interact withCorticosteroids like Prednisone
Increases the risk of infection by eye and delays the healing. - Blood Thinners (e.g., Warfarin, Dabigatran)
Raises the risks of bleeding esp. during any surgery of eye - Anti-Platelet Drugs (e.g., Clopidogrel)
Slows down clotting and prolong the irritation in an eye
Do not take alcohol with this medicine to be in the best effect.
Storage Instruction
- Store at room temperatures
- Do not expose direct sunlight to this medicine,
- Out of reach of your children
Why Gatifloxacin + Flurbiprofen?
- Formulation- Antibacterials with Anti-inflammatory.
- Rapid relief- It helps in decreasing pain along with inflammation once the infection reduced.
- Safe and effective- as being used by doctors.
India going to provide Gatifloxacin + Flurbiprofen for Canada and USA
India is the largest country for manufacturing pharmaceutical medicines. It supplies medicines to Canada and USA and also provides quality Gatifloxacin + Flurbiprofen eye drop of high quality. Indian pharma companies can open up the global market for accessing quality drugs at minimum prices while giving due importance to good quality.