Review the side-effects of Gemifloxacin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Nervous system: Headache and dizziness
Skin: Skin rash
Digestive tract: Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting
Blood: Increase or decrease in white blood cells or platelets
Liver: Increase in liver enzymes
Heart: Prolonged QTc interval on ECG
Others: Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuritis, low blood glucose levels, allergic reactions, photosensitive reactions. Superinfection with Clostridium difficile can occur with prolonged use of the antibiotic
• The dose should be reduced in patients with severe kidney disease
• Avoid in patients with myasthenia gravis due to possible exacerbation of muscle weakness
• Use with caution in patients with rheumatoid arthritis due to increased risk of tendon rupture
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Nervous system: Headache and dizziness
Skin: Skin rash
Digestive tract: Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting
Blood: Increase or decrease in white blood cells or platelets
Liver: Increase in liver enzymes
Heart: Prolonged QTc interval on ECG
Others: Tendonitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuritis, low blood glucose levels, allergic reactions, photosensitive reactions. Superinfection with Clostridium difficile can occur with prolonged use of the antibiotic
Other Precautions :
• The medication should be avoided in pregnant women• The dose should be reduced in patients with severe kidney disease
• Avoid in patients with myasthenia gravis due to possible exacerbation of muscle weakness
• Use with caution in patients with rheumatoid arthritis due to increased risk of tendon rupture
