Gatifloxacin (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Zymar

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Eye irritation; eye pain; eye redness

Less common

Bloody eye; decrease in vision; swelling of the membrane covering the white part of the eye

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More Common

Blurry vision; discharge from eyes; itching eyes; stringy mucus secretions; swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid; watering eyes

Less common

Bad, unusual or unpleasant (after) taste; change in taste; dry eye; headache

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.