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Rx
Generic:
Gemifloxacin
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Tablet

৳ 65/unit

Pack: ৳ 65

At a glance

Gemifloxacin — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Gemifloxacin is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms. Gemifloxacin should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. You may have a rash, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain and nausea as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine. Gemifloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Indications

• Bacterial infections

Mechanism of action

The bactericidal action of gemifloxacin results from inhibition of the enzymes topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV, which are required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis Adult: 320 mg once daily for 5 days. Community-acquired pneumonia Adult: Mild to moderate: 320 mg once daily for 7 days. Child Dose: Safety and efficacy not established Renal Dose: Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <40 (or patient on haemodialysis/CAPD) 160 mg once daily.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gemifloxacin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Gemifloxacin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common: • Rash • Vomiting • Headache • Dizziness • Stomach pain • Nausea • Diarrhea

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Gemifloxacin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Your doctor has prescribed Gemifloxacin to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Gemifloxacin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients receiving class IA or III antiarrhythmics.

Drug interactions

Additive effect on QT interval prolongation w/ class IA (e.g. quinidine) or class III (e.g. amiodarone) antiarrhythmics and other drugs that prolong QT interval (e.g. erythromycin, TCAs, antipsychotic agents). Renal clearance reduced w/ probenecid. Decreased absorption w/ Al or Mg-containing antacids, buffered didanosine, sucralfate or dietary supplements containing metal cations (e.g. Zn, Mg, Fe). Increased risk of severe tendon disorders esp in elderly (>60 yr) w/ corticosteroids. May increase prothrombin time, INR and/or bleeding w/ warfarin.

Food interactions

[SAFE] Consuming alcohol with Gemifloxacin does not cause any harmful side effects.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Gemifloxacin is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[CAUTION] Gemifloxacin should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Gemifloxacin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gemifloxacin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Gemifloxacin is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Gemifloxacin is recommended.

Common questions

Scar on face due to bacterial infections Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections. Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days I suffering from bacterial infections in my shaving area or too much acne problem. Fudic cream twice a day My child verry high cough and fever in cold sesion try to much doctor but result is no . It&#x27;s will be countiue cough and fever it&#x27;s good to be only antiboitic Antibiotics are required if bacterial infections. Consult child specialist What are use mega-cv dry syrup Child are not drinking milk Mega CV is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections Sir which medication can we use to fast healing the wound such as minor cut,bacterial infections just apply Neomycin cream locally I get infections around my private parts and also near my toes It&#x27;s basically fungus or bacterial infection Dear Mr PATIENT need to check your lesions before prescribing any medications, post a high quality image of the lesion with a good resolution.

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.