FACTIVE

Antibiotics / Factive / 150 pills of Generic Factive (Gemifloxacin) * 320 mg. Laboratory: Glenmark 284.26$ Buy Now

GENERIC NAME: Gemifloxacin

BRAND NAME: Factive

Factive is used for:

Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.
Factive is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

How to use Factive:

Use Factive as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Factive may be taken with or without food.
• Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
• Take Factive with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
• Factive works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
• Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Factive is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
• If you are also taking aluminum or magnesium (eg, antacids), calcium, iron, zinc, multivitamins, or buffered didanosine (chewable/buffered tablets, pediatric powder for oral solution), do not take them within 3 hours before or 2 hours after you take Factive .
• If you are also taking sucralfate, take Factive at least 2 hours before taking sucralfate.
• To clear up your infection completely, take Factive for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
• Do not miss any doses of Factive . If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than 1 dose in the same day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Factive .

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Factive or to any other quinolone (eg, ciprofloxacin)
• you have abnormal blood electrolyte levels (eg, low potassium or magnesium) or a history of a certain type of irregular heartbeat (eg, QTc interval prolongation)
• you are taking medicines for heart rhythm disturbances (eg, quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Some medical conditions may interact with Factive . Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history or a family history of heart problems (eg, slow or irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure), lack of blood supply to your heart, heart attack, abnormal heart function tests, or low blood potassium or magnesium levels
• if you have a history of diabetes, kidney or liver problems, or skin sensitivity to sunlight, or if you will be exposed to sunlight over a long period of time
• if you have Alzheimer disease, tendonitis, or a history of seizures, or if you are at risk for seizures
• if you have nerve or brain disease, hardening or narrowing of the arteries in the brain, or increased pressure in the head
• if you are taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Factive .
Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Arsenic, astemizole, azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), certain medicines for heart rhythm disturbances (eg, quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol), cisapride, diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide), dofetilide, droperidol, haloperidol, ketolides (eg, telithromycin), macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), pimozide, terfenadine, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), ziprasidone, or other medicines that may affect your heartbeat because side effects, such as racing heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, or life-threatening irregular heartbeat leading to unconsciousness, may be increased by Factive . Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines may affect your heartbeat
• NSAIDs (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of side effects, including seizures, may be increased
• Oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased by Factive
• Sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide) because the risk of side effects, including low blood sugar, may be increased by Factive
• Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) because the risk of tendon problems may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Factive may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Important safety information:

• Factive may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Factive with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Factive only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
• Be sure to use Factive for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
• Long-term or repeated use of Factive may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
• Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
• Factive may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Factive . Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
• Some patients taking the medicine have developed a rash. This may be more likely if you are younger than 40 years old, are a woman, are taking hormone replacement therapy, or take Factive for a long time. Contact your doctor if you develop a rash.
• Diabetes patients - Factive may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Use Factive with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects (eg, tendon problems), especially if they take corticosteroids (eg, prednisone). They may also be more sensitive to other effects (eg, irregular heartbeat).
• Factive is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. CHILDREN may be more sensitive to the effects of Factive , including bone and joint problems.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Factive while you are pregnant. It is not known if Factive is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Factive , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomachache; taste changes; vomiting.

Proper storage of Factive:

Store Factive at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep Factive out of the reach of children and away from pets.

• If you have any questions about Factive , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Factive is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Factive . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.