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What is Factive?

Generic Name: gemifloxacin

Other Brand Names: gemifloxacin

Gemifloxacin is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). Gemifloxacin fights bacteria in the body.

Gemifloxacin is used to treat different types of bacterial infections.

Gemifloxacin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of taking Factive?

What is the most important information I should know about Factive?

Posts on Factive (38)

Drug factive side effects - Ear, Nose & Throat Community

- Aug 31, 2009

I was treated for a sinus infection with the drug factive. A while after taking this drug,...

Infected eustachian tube. - Hearing & Ear Disorders Expert Forum

- Jan 08, 2009

I had a very bad cold which included a productive cough that started the 3rd week of Decemb...

Dog food recall - Dogs Community

- Apr 04, 2007

A must read for all dog owners. A lot of brands of dog (and cat) food were recalled recentl...

pain in tendons - Lyme Disease Community

- Oct 09, 2009

Hi All~ Just a quick question. I'm feeling better for now with the usual aches and pains. ...

Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis - Ear, Nose and Throat Expert Forum

- Nov 15, 2008

In June of this year I had a root canal done on an upper rear tooth. The tooth started hu...

Docs and Antibiotics - Lyme Disease Community

- Nov 16, 2009

I have a new doc and an appt for the 3rd of Dec. I am now on Amoxicillian 500mg. Its doing ...

sick and tired of worrying - HIV Prevention Expert Forum

- May 17, 2006

Hello Dr. and thank you for this forum. Back in December I had a low risk exposure (brie...

sinus or something else - Urgent Care Expert Forum

- Apr 22, 2007

41 yo female,,3 weeks ago started to feel like just had a glass of wine or on a boat.VERY t...

possible drug reactions - Heart Disease Community

- Jul 19, 2009

Hello everyone, I just learned from Mercola, N.D. that a class of drugs called floroquin...

Weird erection question - Urology Community

- Feb 20, 2007

OK this is a weird question. Anyone out there know what might cause a partial erection. ...

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