Gatikind 400mg Tablet

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Gatikind 400mg Tablet. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Gatikind 400mg Tablet and its role in your treatment plan.

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Salt Combination: Gatifloxacin (400mg)
Brand: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Uses: Bacterial infections

Description

Gatikind 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections
It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia)
It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms
Gatikind 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time
Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose
Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may experience headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain as side effects of this medicine
These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration
Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete
Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not Take Gatikind 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients
Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Gatikind 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Gatikind 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gatikind 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Take plenty of water while you are taking this medicine
Driving:	UNSAFE: Gatikind 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^The most common side effects that can occur when taking Gatikind 400mg Tablet are usually mild nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.This may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Gatikind 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^Gatikind 400mg Tablet may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Gatikind 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gatikind 400mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Therapeutic class:	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Fluoroquinolone

Uses of Gatikind 400mg Tablet

In Bacterial infections Gatikind 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria
It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection
Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses
This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Gatikind 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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