Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate
Uses
Gatifloxacin and Loteprednol etabonate are used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
How it Works
Gatifloxacin and Loteprednol etabonate work together as a combination of two medications: Gatifloxacin and Loteprednol etabonate. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic that eliminates bacteria in the eye by inhibiting their ability to reproduce and repair themselves, thereby treating the infection. Loteprednol etabonate is a steroid that blocks the production of specific chemical messengers (prostaglandins) responsible for causing redness, swelling, and itching in the eye.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Gatifloxacin and Loteprednol etabonate include erythema (skin redness), conjunctival irritation, increased lacrimation, corneal inflammation, and papillary conjunctivitis.
Expert Advice
- Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate must be used according to the dose and duration recommended by your doctor.
- If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before administering these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting your lenses.
- Wait for a minimum of 5-10 minutes before applying the next medication in the same eye to prevent dilution.
- Gatifloxacin + Loteprednol etabonate may cause temporary blurring of vision.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until you are aware of how the medication affects you.
- Avoid contact with your nose or mouth. If the drop accidentally gets into these areas, rinse thoroughly with water.
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