Floxigem

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Floxigem Information

Floxigem is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bronchitis. Floxigem also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Floxigem depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Floxigem include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. While these are the most often observed Floxigem side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Floxigem are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Floxigem has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Floxigem related warnings talks about Floxigem's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) must refrain from the use of Floxigem since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Floxigem have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Floxigem may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Floxigem is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Floxigem Benefits & Uses

Floxigem is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Floxigem Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bronchitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 320 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bronchitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 320 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Floxigem Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Floxigem safe for pregnant women?


    Floxigem can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Floxigem right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Floxigem safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Floxigem. It should only be taken after medical advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Floxigem on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Floxigem on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Floxigem on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Floxigem on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Floxigem on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Floxigem on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Floxigem with Other Drugs

Floxigem should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Floxigem Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxigem unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Floxigem

  • Is this Floxigem habit forming or addictive?


    Floxigem is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Floxigem can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Floxigem should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Floxigem is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Floxigem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Floxigem


    Some foods when eaten with Floxigem can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Floxigem


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Floxigem and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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



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