FDA

Gatifloxacin

Approved 11 Jul 2016EyeSolution/drops

The FDA lists this product in 7 strengths and forms.

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 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 )

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 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. 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 )

5.1Hypersensitivity

Some patients receiving topical ophthalmic gatifloxacin experienced hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic reactions, angioedema (including pharyngeal, laryngeal, or facial edema), dyspnea, urticaria, and itching, even following a single dose. Rare cases of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome were reported in association with topical ophthalmic gatifloxacin use. If an allergic reaction to gatifloxacin occurs, discontinue the drug [see Patient Counseling Information (17) ].

5.2Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use

Prolonged use of gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5% may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, discontinue use and institute alternative therapy. Whenever clinical judgment dictates, examine the patient with the aid of magnification, such as slit lamp biomicroscopy and where appropriate, fluorescein staining.

At a glance

Brand name: Gatifloxacin
Route: Eye
Dosage form: Solution/drops
Applicant: Sandoz
Status: Prescription
FDA approval: 11 Jul 2016
Application: ANDA204227-001

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 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 )

Contraindications

Warnings and precautions

Hypersensitivity ( 5.1 )
Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use ( 5.2 )
Corneal Endothelial Cell Injury ( 5.3 )

5.1Hypersensitivity

5.2Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use

Adverse reactions

The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]
Growth of Resistant Organisms With Prolonged Use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]
Corneal Endothelial Cell Injury [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] 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 Sandoz Inc. at 1-800-525-8747 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Studies Experience

Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In clinical studies of patients with bacterial conjunctivitis treated with gatifloxacin (N=717), the most frequently reported adverse reactions occurring in ≥1% of patients were: worsening of the conjunctivitis, eye irritation, dysgeusia, and eye pain.

Additional adverse reactions reported with other formulations of gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution in other clinical studies included chemosis, conjunctival hemorrhage, dry eye, eye discharge, eyelid edema, headache, increased lacrimation, keratitis, red eye, papillary conjunctivitis, and reduced visual acuity.

6.2Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution or with other formulations of gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. These reactions included anaphylactic reactions and angioedema (including pharyngeal, oral or facial edema), blepharitis, dyspnea, eye pruritus, eye swelling (including corneal and conjunctival edema), hypersensitivity, including signs and symptoms of eye allergy and allergic dermatitis, nausea, pruritus (including pruritus generalized, rash, urticaria), and vision blurred.

Gatifloxacin

Indications

Contraindications

Warnings and precautions

5.1Hypersensitivity

5.2Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use

At a glance

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Gatifloxacin

Indications

Contraindications

Warnings and precautions

5.1Hypersensitivity

5.2Growth of Resistant Organisms with Prolonged Use

At a glance

Two medicines in one question?

5.3Corneal Endothelial Cell Injury

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary

Adverse reactions

6.1Clinical Studies Experience

6.2Postmarketing Experience

Composition

Strengths and forms

Official product information