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Logat 400 Tablet contains Gatifloxacin (Tablet & Injection)
Logat 400 Tablet uses for
Gatifloxacin is indicated in the following infections:
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, or Staphylococcus aureus.
- Acute sinusitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae.
- Community-acquired pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, or Legionella pneumophila.
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections (i.e., simple abscesses, furuncles, folliculitis, wound infections, and cellulitis) due to Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections due to Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Proteus mirabilis.
- Complicated urinary tract infections due to Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Proteus mirabilis.
- Pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli.
- Uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Acute, uncomplicated rectal infections in women due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis: 400 mg 5 days
Acute Sinusitis: 400 mg 10 days
Community-acquired Pneumonia: 400 mg 74 days
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections: 400 mg 70 days
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections: 400 mg Single Dose or 200 mg 3 days
Complicated Urinary Tract Infections: 400 mg 70 days
Acute Pyelonephritis: 400 mg 70 days
Uncomplicated Urethral Gonnorrhea in Men: 400 mg Single dose
Gatifloxacin can be administered without regard to food.
Gatifloxacin exhibits a low potential for acute toxicity in animal studies. In the event of acute oral overdose, the stomach should be emptied by inducing vomiting or by gastric lavage. The patient should be carefully observed (including ECG monitoring) and given symptomatic and supportive treatment. Adequate hydration should be maintained.
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