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