Gatifloxacin belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It
works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents
the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Gatifloxacin is used to treat eye infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis.
 It is also used to treat lung infections such as community-acquired pneumonia, and
bronchitis.

 Discharge from eyes
 Eye irritation
 Eye pain
 Eye swelling
 Dry eyes
 Stomach pain
 Diarrhea
 Nausea
 Headache
 Dizziness

Use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Use of this medicine is not recommended in women who are breastfeeding due to
the adverse effect on the development of the infant's joints. 
You should not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine. You should
avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to other quinolones.
Usage of Gatifloxacin without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection
should be avoided.

Gatifloxacin oral (tablet and suspension) and injection form has been withdrawn
from the market, as it has shown incidences of abnormally high or low blood sugars
levels in humans.