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Gemifloxacin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Gemifloxacin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
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?
Gemifloxacin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Gemifloxacin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Gemifloxacin safe during breastfeeding?
Gemifloxacin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
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?
Gemifloxacin has very mild side effects on the heart.
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, you will not get addicted to Gemifloxacin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gemifloxacin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gemifloxacin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gemifloxacin is safe but you must consult your 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
When consumed with certain foods, Gemifloxacin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemifloxacin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gemifloxacin and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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