- Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis:
- PO 320mg OD *5/7
- PO 320mg OD *5/7
- Community-acquired pneumonia:
- PO 320mg OD *1/52
- Tablet:
- 320mg
- Taken without regards to food
Fluoroquinolone.
Blocks bacterial DNA replication by binding itself to an enzyme called DNA gyrase, which allows the untwisting required to replicate one DNA double helix into two.
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Rash
- Transaminases increased
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- All drugs or conditions that prolong QT interval
- Hypersensitivity to class/components
WARNING:
- Risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy and CNS effects
- Dronedarone
- Quinidine
- Thioridazine
Drug Status
Availability | Prescription only |
Pregnancy | Contraindicated |
Breastfeeding | Weigh risk vs benefit |
Schedule | Not controlled |
BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gemiflox | 320mg | Tablet | 10’s | Popular Pharma | Madawa Pharma |