Gemifloxacin: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Functions & Usage

What is the drug Gemifloxacin used for?

Gemifloxacin is a drug used to treat various bacterial infections. This drug belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. This drug works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic can only work on bacterial infections. Gemifloxacin will not be effective for viral infections (eg, cold, flu). The unnecessary or excessive use of any antibiotics can cause their effectiveness to decrease.

What are the rules for using the drug Gemifloxacin?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as recommended by your doctor. The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Take this medication at least 2 hours before or 3 hours after taking medications containing magnesium or aluminum. Examples include quinapril., Didanosine in certain forms (chewable tablets, dispersible buffered tablets, and oral solutions for children), vitamins / minerals and antacids. Follow the same instructions if you are taking bismuthsubsalicylate, iron, and zinc. Gemifloxacin must be taken at least 2 hours before sucralfate. These medications bind with gemifloxacin and prevent full absorption.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore it is advisable not to skip doses. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time each day.

Continue to take this medication until the prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms have disappeared after a few days. Stopping treatment too early allows bacteria to continue growing, which can result in a return of infection.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

How to store Gemifloxacin?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product

Precautions & Warnings

What should be considered before using the drug Gemifloxacin?

Before using Gemifloxacin:

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic or have a severe reaction to Gemifloxacin or other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gatifloxacin (Tequin) (not available in the United States), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin) (no available in the United States), moxifloxacin (Avelox), nalidixic acid (NegGram), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), and sparfloxacin, (Zagam) (not available in the United States); other medicines; or if you are allergic to ingredients contained in Gemifloxacin. Ask your pharmacist or check your medication guide for a list of the ingredients in Gemifloxacin.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about any medications (prescription or non-prescription), vitamins, nutritional supplements, and any herbal products you are currently using or will be using. Be sure to include the drugs on this list in the IMPORTANT WARNING section if you do use them:

anticoagulants (“blood thinners”) such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven); certain antidepressants; antipsychotics (drugs to treat mental illness); cisapride (Propulsid) (not available in the United States.); diuretics ('water pills'); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin, and others); hormone replacement therapy; certain drugs to treat irregular heartbeats, for example, such as amiodarone (Cordarone), procainamide (Procanbid), quinidine, and sotalol (Betapace, Betapace AF, Sorine); nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and others) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, and others); or probenecid (in Col-Probenecid, Probalan). Your doctor will change the dose of your medication or take more close supervision to avoid side effects.

If you are taking antacids that contain aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide (Maalox, Mylanta, Tums, and others); didanosine (Videx); sucralfate (Carafate); or vitamin or mineral supplements that contain iron, magnesium, or zinc, take this medication 3 hours before or 2 hours after you take Gemifloxacin.
Tell your doctor if you or someone in your family has or has had a prolonged QT interval (a rare heart problem that can cause an irregular heartbeat, fainting spells, or sudden death) or an irregular heartbeat, and if you have or have had neurological problems, low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood, seizures, cerebral arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the blood vessels in or near the brain that can cause a stroke or ministroke), slow heart rate, chest pain, or liver disease.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while being treated with this medicine, contact your doctor
You should know that Gemifloxacin can cause confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness and fatigue. Do not drive a car, operate machinery or participate in activities that require alertness or coordination until you know how much impact this drug has on your consciousness.
Avoid prolonged unnecessary exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet rays (light rays or tanning beds) and wear protective clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen. Gemifloxacin can make your skin sensitive to sunlight or ultraviolet rays. If your skin becomes red, swollen, or blistered, such as sunburn, call your doctor.

Is the drug Gemifloxacin safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This medicine is included in the pregnancy risk category C. (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = There is positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = unknown)

Studies in breastfeeding women have shown harmful effects to babies. Alternatives to this medicine must be prescribed or you will have to stop breastfeeding while using this medicine.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of Gemifloxacin?

Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Gemifloxacin and contact your doctor if you experience the following serious side effects:

Severe dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat or palpitations
Sudden pain, snapping or a voice, bruising, swelling, pain, stiffness, loss of movement in any joint
Diarrhea that is watery or bloody
Confusion, hallucinations, depression, changes in thoughts or behavior
Seizures
Severe headache, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, visual disturbances, pain behind your eyes
Pale or yellowing skin, dark colored urine, fever, weakness
Pain in the upper abdomen, loss of appetite, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
Urinating less than usual or not at all
Easy bruising or bleeding
Numbness, burning, tingling, or unusual pain anywhere on your body
The first symptom of any skin rash, no matter how mild; or
Severe skin reactions - fever, sore throat, swelling of your face or tongue, burning eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially on the face or upper body) and blisters and peels.

Less serious side effects may include:

Nauseous vomit
Dizziness or drowsiness
Vision becomes blurry
Muscle pain or weakness
Feeling restless, anxious and helpless or
Sleep problems (insomnia or nightmares)

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug Interactions

What drugs can interfere with the drug Gemifloxacin?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document.

Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval

Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and which you start or stop using during your treatment with Gemifloxacin, especially:

Probenecid
Diuretics (water pills)
Medicines for heart rhythm: amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, dronedarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, and others
Medicines to treat depression or mental illness: amitriptylline, clomipramine, desipramine, iloperidone, imipramine, nortriptyline, ziprasidone, and others
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs): aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

This list is not exhaustive. Other drugs can interact with Gemifloxacin, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the drug Gemifloxacin?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Gemifloxacin?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
Diarrhea
Heart disease
Heart rhythm problems (such as prolonged QT intervals, for example), or there is a family history of these problems
Hypokalemia (low potassium level in the blood), uncorrected
Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels in the blood), uncorrected
Liver disease (including hepatitis)
Myocardial ischemia (reduced blood supply to the heart) or
Seizures (epilepsy) or a history of the disease —Use with caution. Maybe it could make things worse.
Kidney disease - Use with caution. The impact may be increased due to the slow breakdown of Gemifloxacin from the body
Myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness), or have a history of the disease - Should not be used in patients with these conditions
Organ transplants (for example, kidney, heart, lung), a history of having had an organ transplant
Tendon disorders (such as rheumatoid arthritis), history of having experienced them, - Use with caution. It may increase your risk of developing tendon problems.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of the drug Gemifloxacin for adults?

Usual adult dose for bronchitis

320 mg orally once a day for 5 days

Usual adult dose for pneumonia

320 mg orally once a day

What is the dose of the drug Gemifloxacin for children?

The dosage for children has not been determined. Consult your doctor for more information

In what dosages and preparations is Gemifloxacin available?

Tablet, orally 320 mg

What to do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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