Gemif 320 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 65.20 (1 x 8: ৳ 521.60)
Strip Price: ৳ 521.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gemifloxacin |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Mild to moderate pneumonia
- Bacterial infections in adults
Pharmacology
- Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
- Bactericidal
- Inhibits DNA synthesis
- Rapid absorption
- Widely distributed throughout the body
Dosage & Administration
- 320 mg once daily for 5 days (for bronchitis)
- 320 mg tablet daily for 5 days (for pneumonia)
- 320 mg tablet daily for 7 days (for multi-drug resistant pneumonia)
Interaction
- Reduced absorption with aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
- No interactions with omeprazole, theophylline, digoxin, warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Gemifloxacin and other quinolones
- Tendon damage with fluoroquinolones
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Urticaria
- Pruritis
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women
Precautions & Warnings
- Dosage alteration for severe renal function impairment
- Hydration maintenance to prevent concentrated urine
- Possible tendinitis and tendon ruptures
- Caution in patients predisposed to QTc interval prolongation
- Caution in patients with epilepsy
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment for mild/moderate renal impairment
- Dosage guidelines for severe renal dysfunction
- No dose adjustment for hepatic impairment
- No dose adjustment for elderly patients
Overdose Effects
- No specific antidote known
- Symptomatic treatment
- Hydration maintenance
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children