Gatifloxacin

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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4th generation gyrase inhibitor.

Indication
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Pneumonia, complicated UTIs, uncomplicated gonorrhea.

Pregnancy/nursing period
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Not enough experience of use in pregnancy. Contraindicated in lactation (substance may pass into breast milk, cartilage damage in the growth phase in animal experiments).

Dosage and method of use
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once/day 400 mg p.o.

Undesirable effects
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Occasionally gastrointestinal symptoms such as flatulence, diarrhoea, heartburn, enteritis, gastritis, stomatitis, dry mouth. Skin lesions, pruritus.

Contraindication
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Hypersensitivity to the active substance or other gyrase inhibitors, hypokalemia, tendon disorders caused by quinolones i.A.

Preparations
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Bonoq

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020