Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution for Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Safety, Efficacy and Patient Perspective

Gatifloxacin is a fourth generation fluroquinolone antibiotic that has been prescribed for systemic use. However, the drug which was developed by Kyorin (Japan) was linked to toxic reactions and death and was banned in the United States and Canada for use as an oral dosage form. It continues to be u...

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Main Author: Clyde Schultz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2012-01-01
Series:Ophthalmology and Eye Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/OED.S7383