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Gemistar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Gemistar have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Gemistar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Gemistar include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Some other side effects of Gemistar have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Gemistar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Gemistar's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gemistar related warnings talks about Gemistar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) must refrain from the use of Gemistar since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Gemistar have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Gemistar have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Gemistar is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gemistar is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Gemistar safe for pregnant women?
Gemistar may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Gemistar again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gemistar safe during breastfeeding?
Gemistar may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gemistar on the Kidneys?
Gemistar rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gemistar on the Liver?
Gemistar is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Gemistar on the Heart?
Gemistar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Gemistar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gemistar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gemistar habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gemistar.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gemistar you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Gemistar only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gemistar is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gemistar
Taking Gemistar with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemistar
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gemistar.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Factive® (gemifloxacin mesylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 714
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 579-584