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Gemez is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bronchitis. Other than this, Gemez has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Gemez depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Gemez are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gemez as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gemez go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Gemez's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Gemez related warnings talks about Gemez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Gemez can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gemez in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy). The section on Gemez contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Gemez may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Gemez, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Gemez 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 Gemez is used -
Common
Is the use of Gemez safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Gemez. It is best to stop taking Gemez immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Gemez safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Gemez. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Gemez on the Kidneys?
Gemez has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gemez on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gemez on the liver.
What is the effect of Gemez on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Gemez on the heart have been reported.
Gemez 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 Gemez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gemez habit forming or addictive?
Gemez does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gemez. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gemez is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Gemez is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gemez
Some foods when eaten with Gemez can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemez
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gemez with alcohol will be.
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