Tequin: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredient in Tequin is Gatifloxacin. Tequin is given to treat infections of the lower respiratory system, urinary tract, sinuses, the skin, bones and joints, and prostate.

Tequin is also used for inhalational anthrax, STDs, severe bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and pneumonia. Tequin belongs to the family of Flouroquinolone, which are effective against many organisms that traditional antibiotics fail to resist. Tequin 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.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TEQUIN

Common side effects of Tequin are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Less common side effects of Tequin are abdominal pain, headache, rash, restlessness. Rare side effects of Tequin may include confusion, shortness of breath, blood in urine, coughing up blood, depression, dizziness, hives, irritability, liver and kidney failures.

TEQUIN CAUTION

Stop taking Tequin 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 Tequin if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Tequin 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 Tequin 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 Tequin.

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

TEQUIN INTERACTION

The following can interfere with the absorption of Tequin:

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 Tequin was taken in combination with theophylline, Probeneacid and Cimetidine.

Tequin may increase the effects of caffeine.

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

Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Metoprolol
Phenytoin
Warfarin

TEQUIN DOSES

ADULTS:

For most infections 200-400 mg/day.


Doses of Tequin may be reduced if the patient has kidney problems.

CHILDREN:

Tequin is not recommended for children.

TEQUIN AND PREGNANCY

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

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

TEQUIN OVERDOSE

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

In case of Tequin overdose seek medical help right away.

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