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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 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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Is the use of Floxigem safe for pregnant women?
Floxigem may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Floxigem again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Floxigem safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Floxigem may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Floxigem should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Floxigem on the Kidneys?
Floxigem rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Floxigem on the Liver?
Floxigem is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Floxigem on the Heart?
Floxigem is rarely harmful for the heart.
Floxigem 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 Floxigem unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floxigem habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Floxigem.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Floxigem, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Floxigem can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Floxigem should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Floxigem for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Floxigem
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Floxigem to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxigem
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Floxigem.
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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
