Factive (Gemifloxacin Mesylate)

Factive (Gemifloxacin mesylate) is a prescription medication used to treat several lung bacterial infections. Gemifloxacin is effective against bacteria in the body. Bacterial infections can enter the body through breathing in droplets from an infected person, eating or drinking contaminated food or water, a cut on the skin, or touching dirty surfaces and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. The active ingredient in Factive is Gemifloxacin mesylate. Gemifloxacin mesylate belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This drug only works for bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections like the flu and the common cold. Using antibiotics when not needed can increase resistance to the drug for future infections.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Factive. The most common side effects of Factive may include the following:
• Diarrhea;
• Dizziness;
• Headache;
• Nausea;
• Rash;
• Stomach pain

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Breathing difficulties;
• Fast heartbeat;
• Mood changes;
• Muscle weakness;
• Pain behind your eyes;
• Seizures;
• Skin rash;
• Vision problems;
• Watery or bloody diarrhea;
• Yellowing of skin or eyes

These are not all of the side effects of Factive. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

You should not use Factive if you are allergic to Gemifloxacin or any ingredient in Factive. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant;
• Have a family history of long QT syndrome;
• Have blood circulation problems;
• Have diabetes;
• Have epilepsy or seizures;
• Have had tendon problems or arthritis;
• Have high blood pressure;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver disease;
• Have low blood levels of magnesium or potassium;
• Have myasthenia gravis, a muscle or nerve disorder

Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Factive and antacids containing magnesium or aluminium, vitamin or mineral supplements containing magnesium, aluminium, zinc, and didanosine powder. Avoid taking the Factive tablet with probenecid, warfarin, aspirin, ibuprofen, or prednisone. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is unknown if Factive will harm an unborn baby. Factive is excreted in breast milk in small amounts. Therefore, you should not breastfeed while using this drug. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Use Factive precisely as prescribed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet whole without chewing. Take Factive with water and drink extra fluids to keep your kidneys working properly. You can take this drug with or without food. Do not take Factive with dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, or calcium-fortified juice. Dairy products may reduce the effectiveness of the medication. Do not stop using Factive without informing your doctor. Use the medicine for the full prescribed length, even if your symptoms improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Factive only treats bacterial infections. The drug will not treat a viral infection. This medication can increase your skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. It would be best to wear protective clothing and use sunscreen when you are outdoors. Factive may make you dizzy. Do not drive or carry out activities that require alertness until you know how the drug affects you. Store Factive at room temperature, away from moisture, light, and heat.

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