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Gemi, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bronchitis. Other than this, Gemi has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gemi. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Gemi are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Gemi can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gemi 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.
In addition, Gemi's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gemi related warnings talks about Gemi's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Gemi 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 Gemi are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Gemi may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Gemi is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gemi 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 Gemi safe for pregnant women?
Gemi may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Gemi, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Gemi safe during breastfeeding?
Gemi may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gemi on the Kidneys?
Gemi rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gemi on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Gemi on the liver.
What is the effect of Gemi on the Heart?
Gemi is rarely harmful for the heart.
Gemi 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 Gemi unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gemi habit forming or addictive?
Gemi is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gemi. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Gemi only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gemi for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gemi
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Gemi to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemi
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gemi.
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