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Gemifloxacin 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
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gemifloxacin is used -
Common
Is the use of Gemifloxacin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Gemifloxacin. It is best to stop taking Gemifloxacin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Gemifloxacin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gemifloxacin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gemifloxacin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Gemifloxacin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Gemifloxacin on the Liver?
Using Gemifloxacin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gemifloxacin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Gemifloxacin on the heart have been reported.
Gemifloxacin 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 Gemifloxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gemifloxacin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gemifloxacin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Gemifloxacin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Gemifloxacin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gemifloxacin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gemifloxacin
Some foods when eaten with Gemifloxacin can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemifloxacin
Information about the interaction of Gemifloxacin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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