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Eg is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Eg have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Eg. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Eg include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Some other side effects of Eg have been listed ahead. These side effects of Eg are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Eg's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Eg's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Eg is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Eg are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Eg may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Eg, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Eg is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Eg is used -
Common
Is the use of Eg safe for pregnant women?
Eg may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Eg, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Eg safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Eg may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Eg should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Eg on the Kidneys?
Eg has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Eg on the Liver?
Eg is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Eg on the Heart?
Side effects of Eg rarely affect the heart.
Eg should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eg unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eg habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Eg is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Eg, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Eg can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Eg is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Eg for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Eg
Taking Eg with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eg
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Eg with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Factive® (gemifloxacin mesylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 714
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 579-584