GATIFLOXACIN solution/ drops

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

gatifloxacin (UNII: L4618BD7KJ) (gatifloxacin anhydrous - UNII:81485Y3A9A)

Available from:

Pacific Pharma, Inc.

INN (International Name):

gatifloxacin

Composition:

gatifloxacin 5 mg in 1 mL

Administration route:

OPHTHALMIC

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of the following organisms: - Aerobic gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Streptococcus mitis group* Streptococcus oralis* Streptococcus pneumoniae - Aerobic gram-negative bacteria: Haemophilus influenzae *Efficacy for these organisms were studied in fewer than 10 infections. Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to gatifloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Risk Summary There are no available data on the use of gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Administration of oral gatifloxacin to pregnant rats and rabbits throughout organogenesis did not produce adverse development outcomes at clinically relevant doses. Administration of ga

Product summary:

Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% is supplied sterile in a white, low density polyethylene (LDPE) bottle with a controlled dropper tip, and a tan, high impact polystyrene (HIPS) cap in the following size: 2.5 mL in 5 mL bottle: NDC 60758-615-25 Storage : Store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F). Protect from freezing.

Authorization status:

New Drug Application Authorized Generic

Summary of Product characteristics

GATIFLOXACIN- GATIFLOXACIN SOLUTION/ DROPS
PACIFIC PHARMA, INC.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
GATIFLOXACIN SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL
PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR GATIFLOXACIN.
GATIFLOXACIN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5% FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1999
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
Contraindications, Hypersensitivity (4) 09/2016
Warnings and Precautions, Hypersensitivity (5.1) 09/2016
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution is a quinolone antimicrobial
indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by
susceptible strains of the following organisms:
_Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus
epidermidis, Streptococcus mitis _group,_ Streptococcus_
_oralis, Streptococcus pneumoniae _(1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Day 1: Instill one drop every two hours in the affected eye(s) while
awake, up to 8 times on Day 1.
Days 2 through 7: Instill one drop two to four times daily in the
affected eye(s) while awake on Days 2 through 7. (2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Ophthalmic solution: 0.5% gatifloxacin (5mg/mL) (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with a
history of hypersensitivity to gatifloxacin, to other
quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication. (4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hypersensitivity (5.1)
Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use (5.2)
Corneal Endothelial Cell Injury (5.3)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most common adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 1% of patients included
worsening of conjunctivitis, eye irritation,
dysgeusia, and eye pain. (6)
TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT ALLERGAN AT
1-800-433-8871 OR FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088
OR WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH.
SEE 17 FOR PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION.
REVISED: 9/2016
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 HYPERSENSITIVIT