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Factive

gemifloxacin
Used for Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia

Factive (gemifloxacin) is an oral antibiotic that's used to treat bacterial infections in the lungs. This medication has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.

Reviewed by:
reviewerSarah Lobello Pearson, PharmD
reviewerDaisy Chau, PharmD
Last reviewed on January 9, 2023
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What is Factive (gemifloxacin)?

What is Factive (gemifloxacin) used for?

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) flare-ups caused by infection
  • Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)

Drug facts

Common BrandsFactive(brand no longer available)
Drug ClassFluoroquinolone antibiotic
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
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Factive (gemifloxacin) dosage

Typical dosage for Factive (gemifloxacin)

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Interactions between Factive (gemifloxacin) and other drugs

Factive (gemifloxacin) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Factive (gemifloxacin). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

  • Aluminum Carbonate, Basic
  • Aluminum Hydroxide
  • Aluminum Phosphate
  • Aminolevulinic Acid
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Dihydroxyaluminum Aminoacetate
  • Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate
  • Lanthanum Carbonate
  • Magaldrate
  • Magnesium Carbonate
  • Magnesium Hydroxide
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Magnesium Trisilicate
  • Sucralfate
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What are alternatives to Factive (gemifloxacin)?

There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Factive (gemifloxacin). Compare a few possible alternatives below.
Factive (gemifloxacin)
Used for:
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) flare-ups caused by infection
  • Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
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References

Best studies we found

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. (2022). Gemifloxacin mesylate tablets.

Merus Labs. (2019). FACTIVE® (gemifloxacin mesylate) tablets [package insert]. FDA.

Sohy, C., et al. (2002). Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and antibiotics: What studies are still needed? European Respiratory Journal.

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