Factive

Factive is given to treat infections of the lower respiratory system, urinary tract, sinuses, the skin, bones and joints, and prostate. Factive is also used for inhalational anthrax, STDs, severe bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and pneumonia. Factive belongs to the family of Flouroquinolone, which are effective against many organisms that traditional antibiotics fail to resist. Factive kills a variety of bacteria, and prevent them from reproducing and is often used to treat infections all over the body. However, they are not considered good to treat viral infections like flu. Factive is available as a tablet and an oral suspension and as eyedrops. Main Ingredient in Factive is Gemifloxacin.

FACTIVE CAUTION

Stop taking Factive and seek medical help right away at the first sign of a skin rash or any other allergic reaction. Though rare, serious and seldom fatal allergic reactions have been reported, even after the first dose.

These reactions include loss of consciousness, swelling of the face and throat, shortness of breath, hives, tingling, and rash.

You should not take Factive if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Factive or other antibiotics of this type such as Floxin, Noroxin and Trovan.

You should not drive a car, operate dangerous machinery, or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you know how Factive affects you.

Continued or prolonged use of this drug may result in a growth of bacteria that do not respond to this medication and can cause a secondary infection.

If you have a known or suspected central nervous system disorder such as epilepsy or hardening of the arteries in the brain, inform your physician before taking Factive.

You should consult your doctor before taking Factive if you have liver or kidney disease.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FACTIVE

Common side effects of Factive are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Less common side effects of Factive are abdominal pain, headache, rash, restlessness.

Rare side effects of Factive may include confusion, shortness of breath, blood in urine, coughing up blood, depression, dizziness, hives, irritability, liver and kidney failures.

FACTIVE INTERACTION

The following can interfere with the absorption of Factive:

Antacids
Carafate
Iron Supplements and other multivitamins containing calcium, or zinc (also avoid taking milk or yogurt)
Videx

Serious and fatal reactions have occurred when Factive was taken in combination with theophylline, Probeneacid and Cimetidine.

Factive may increase the effects of caffeine.

If Factive is taken with these drugs, the effects of either could be increased or decreased:

Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Metoprolol
Phenytoin
Warfarin

FACTIVE DOSES

ADULTS:

320mg once a day.
Doses of Factive may be reduced if the patient has kidney problems.

CHILDREN:

Factive is not recommended for children.

FACTIVE AND PREGNANCY

Animal studies have shown birth defects by Factive. Inform your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant before using Factive.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Factive.

FACTIVE OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Factive overdose include confusion, delusion, headache, upset stomach, and convulsions. In rare cases Factive overdose may cause kidney failure.

In case of Factive overdose seek medical help right away.

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