Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

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Generic: Gemifloxacin

Form: Tablet 320mg

Indication

Chronic bronchitis, Community-acquired pneumonia

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

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.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Patients receiving class IA or III antiarrhythmics.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, 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.

Safety Advice

Consuming alcohol with __NAME__ does not cause any harmful side effects.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.