Gate P Eye Drop, Gatifloxacin/ Prednisolone

Gatifloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial growth and infections.

Gatifloxacin is known as a Fluoroquinolone. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial growth and infections in the body, specifically the urinary tract, sinuses, lungs, and skin. Gatifloxacin is also be used to treat certain STDs, sexually transmitted diseases such as uncomplicated gonorrhoea.Gatifloxacin kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication. Gatifloxacin works against a wide variety of gram positive and gram negative organisms such as Streptococcus, Pyogenes, Stapylococcus, Aureus, E Coli, Proteus Mirabilis, and more.

Patients who take Gatifloxacin may suffer from such side effects;

Light-headedness,
Convulsions,
Bloody stools,
Painful joints,
Swelling,
Numb sensations,
Nausea,
Diarrhoea,
Allergic reaction
Loss of appetite,
Jaundice,
Change in heart rate

Prednisolone is used in the treatment of allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, asthma, arthritis, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.

Prednisolone is a steroid specifically known as a glucocorticosteroid. Prednisolone prevents the release of substances in the body that causes inflammation. Prednisolone also helps to increase the level of corticosteroids which are already present in the body and helps to treat various inflammatory conditions.

Some of the potential side effects of Prednisolone include the symptoms below;

Electrolyte imbalance,
Muscle disorders,
Increased blood pressure,
Altered bone growth,
Skin scar,
Aggression,
Agitation,
Anxiety,
Blurred vision,
Decrease in the amount of urine,
Dizziness,
Increased glucose level in blood,
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat,
Bone degradation,
Increased risk of infection,
Cataract