Gefcin 320 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 65.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 520.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 260.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Gemifloxacin |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
Indications
- Treatment of bacterial infections
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Mild to moderate severity pneumonia
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal effect
- Inhibition of DNA synthesis
- Target tissue distribution
- Excretion in urine and feces
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Dosage for community-acquired pneumonia
- Dosage duration
Interaction
- Absorption reduction with antacids and iron salts
- Administration timing with sucralfate
- No significant interactions with specific medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Gemifloxacin and quinolones
- Tendon damage history with fluoroquinolones
- Not for use in children under 18 years
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Fungal overgrowth
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Urticaria
- Pruritis
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not for use in pregnant or lactating women
- Safety and efficacy not established
Precautions & Warnings
- Dosage adjustment for severe renal function impairment
- Adequate hydration for preventing concentrated urine
- Dizziness precaution
- Tendinitis and tendon ruptures
- QTc interval caution
- Epilepsy caution
Use in Special Populations
- Dose adjustment for severe renal function
- Dosage for patients on dialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- No dose adjustment for hepatic impairment
- No dose adjustment for elderly patients
Overdose Effects
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic treatment
- Maintaining hydration
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Temperature requirement
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children