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Composition :

GEMIFLOXACIN-320MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Hetero Drugs Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - GE59163

FAQs

Gemif 320mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics, containing Gemifloxacin, which works by killing bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections and prevent bacterial cell division. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Altogether, it kills bacteria and treats the infection.

Gemif 320mg Tablet makes your skin sensitive to sunlight, known as photosensitivity. So, prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light should be avoided. In case of emergency, you should always wear sunscreen before going out.

A common side effect of Gemif 320mg Tablet is diarrhoea, but you should complete your course. If diarrhoea persists and you observe blood in your stools, please visit your doctor.

No, Gemif 320mg Tablet should not be taken along with dairy products as it might affect the absorption and efficacy of Gemif 320mg Tablet. However, you can take it with a meal that includes these foods or drinks.

No. Gemif 320mg Tablet is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not against viral infections causing cold and flu. You should not take Gemif 320mg Tablet without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Gemif 320mg Tablet, leading to antibiotic resistance.

No, a minimum gap of 2-3 hours should be maintained between the dose of Gemif 320mg Tablet and antacid as an antacid is known to decrease the absorption and effectiveness of Gemif 320mg Tablet.

Gemif 320mg Tablet is known to increase the risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages. But, the elderly are at increase risk of getting it. So, only take Gemif 320mg Tablet if prescribed by a doctor in exact dose and duration.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Gemif 320mg Tablet. But intake of alcohol with Gemif 320mg Tablet may damage your liver. So intake of Gemif 320mg Tablet should be avoided with Gemif 320mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Gemif 320mg Tablet is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Gemif 320mg Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Gemif 320mg Tablet should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Gemif 320mg Tablet is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Gemif 320mg Tablet absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Gemif 320mg Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Gemif 320mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-coloured urine, or yellowing of skin/eye.

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Kidney

Caution

Gemif 320mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

The safety and efficacy of Gemif 320mg Tablet are not studied in children below the age of 18 years.

About Gemif 320mg Tablet

Gemif 320mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. It is used to treat nose, throat, urinary tract infections, lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Gemif 320mg Tablet contains an antibiotic medicine, Gemifloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by killing bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections and prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Altogether, it kills bacteria and treats the infection.

Take Gemif 320mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Depending upon your medical condition, you are advised to take Gemif 320mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Sometimes, you may experience a rash, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, and abnormal liver function tests. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. You should immediately contact a doctor if you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc. 

Do not take Gemif 320mg Tablet if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to Gemif 320mg Tablet. Taking Gemif 320mg Tablet may increase the chances of developing tendinitis or have a tendon rupture. Taking Gemif 320mg Tablet may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness disorder) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Gemif 320mg Tablet. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Gemif 320mg Tablet as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity.

Uses of Gemif 320mg Tablet

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Gemif 320mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics, containing Gemifloxacin, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. It is used to treat nose, throat, urinary tract infections, lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. It works by killing bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections and prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Altogether, it kills bacteria and treats the infection.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Gemif 320mg Tablet

  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abnormal liver function tests 

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gemif 320mg Tablet if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to Gemif 320mg Tablet. Taking Gemif 320mg Tablet may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or having a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney or liver disease, heart, or lung transplant, rheumatoid arthritis, seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Gemif 320mg Tablet should only be used if a safer antibiotic does not cure the infection. Taking Gemif 320mg Tablet may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Gemif 320mg Tablet. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Gemif 320mg Tablet as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (especially a condition known as QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Gemif 320mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Gemif 320mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Gemif 320mg Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Gemif 320mg Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gemif 320mg Tablet:
Taking Gemif 320mg Tablet may cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with Betamethasone.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, betamethasone can be taken with Gemif 320mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gemif 320mg Tablet:
Taking insulin glulisine with Gemif 320mg Tablet affects blood glucose levels, which may cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) less frequently.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Gemif 320mg Tablet and Insulin glulisine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, shaking, nausea, loss of hunger, weakness, sweating, palpitations, and rapid heartbeat. Symptoms of hyperglycemia may include increased thirst, increased hunger, and increased urination. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gemif 320mg Tablet:
Taking insulin aspart with Gemif 320mg Tablet affects blood glucose levels. Both hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and, less frequently, hypoglycemia have been reported.

How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between insulin aspart and Gemif 320mg Tablet but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia, which include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, shaking, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat, or symptoms of hyperglycemia which may include increased thirst, increased hunger, and increased urination. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gemif 320mg Tablet:
Combining Fludrocortisone with Gemif 320mg Tablet can increase the risk of tendinopathy.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fludrocortisone with Gemif 320mg Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. This risk is higher if you are also taking oral corticosteroids. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience tendinitis (Inflammation to muscle present in hand), tendon rupture, prolonged disability, pain, swelling, or inflammation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gemif 320mg Tablet:
Taking Gemif 320mg Tablet and hydrocortisone together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Gemif 320mg Tablet and hydrocortisone can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Gemif 320mg Tablet:
Gemif 320mg Tablet's efficiency can be decreased by sevelamer if it prevents the drug from being absorbed into the bloodstream. this is caused by the combined use of Gemif 320mg Tablet and sevelamer.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of enoxacin and sevelamer can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. It has been advised to separate the dosing of these medications by at least 4 hours and consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Gemif 320mg Tablet:
Taking Gemif 320mg Tablet with ceritinib can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceritinib with Gemif 320mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gemif 320mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Gemif 320mg Tablet with mifepristone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gemif 320mg Tablet with mifepristone together is avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gemif 320mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Gemif 320mg Tablet may cause tendinitis (inflammation of a tissue that attaches muscle to bone) and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with Prednisolone.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Prednisolone can be taken with Gemif 320mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb, stop taking Gemif 320mg Tablet and consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • PREDNISONE
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  • COUMADIN
  • JANTOVEN

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Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor your liver enzymes while taking Gemif 320mg Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Gemif 320mg Tablet may increase nervousness, sleeplessness and anxiety caused by caffeine.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Gemif 320mg Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids daily while taking Gemif 320mg Tablet.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Gemif 320mg Tablet as they can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Gemif 320mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

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