Drug Interactions With Gatifloxacin

Although not all medications have been studied with gatifloxacin, interactions with other drugs are not expected because so little of the active ingredient in the eye drop is absorbed into the blood. However, this does not mean that adverse reactions are not possible, so make sure your healthcare provider has a complete list of all medicines you are using.

Gatifloxacin Medication Information

An Overview of Gatifloxacin Interactions

Gatifloxacin (Zymar^®, Zymaxid™) is a prescription antibiotic available as an eye drop. It belongs to a class of medications called fluoroquinolones, or "quinolones" for short. Gatifloxacin is unlikely to interact with other drugs.

More Information About Drug Interactions With Gatifloxacin

Gatifloxacin products are used in the eye, and very little of the medication is absorbed into the blood after normal use. Thus, because only very small amounts of the drug (if any) are found in the blood, gatifloxacin is not likely to interact with other medications.

In general, gatifloxacin eye drops should not be used at the same time as other eye drops. If you use more than one eye drop medication, separate the doses by at least five minutes. Ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider if you have questions about the best way to space your eye drop medications.

Final Thoughts

At this time, it seems unlikely that gatifloxacin would interact with other drugs. No interactions have been identified to date, and very little of the medication is expected to be absorbed into the blood after normal use. However, this does not necessarily mean that there really are no gatifloxacin drug interactions. This medication has not been studied with every possible drug, and interactions may be discovered at a later date.

It is always a good idea to make sure all your healthcare providers have a complete list of your medications. Therefore, tell your healthcare providers about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription products, vitamins, or herbal supplements, even if you believe they will not react with other medicines.