Consuming alcohol with Geloxin does not cause any harmful side effects.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Geloxin is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Geloxin should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
UNSAFE
Geloxin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Geloxin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Geloxin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Geloxin is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Geloxin is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Geloxin 320mg Tablet
Introduction
Geloxin is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of ... Show more
Uses of Geloxin
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Geloxin
Common
Rash
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Geloxin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Geloxin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Geloxin works
Geloxin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
What if you forget to take Geloxin?
If you miss a dose of Geloxin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Geloxin to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Geloxin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in brea ... Show more
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood ... Show more
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Chronic bronchitis, Community-acquired pneumonia
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
Adult: 320 mg once daily for 5 days.
Community-acquired pneumonia
Adult: Mild to moderat ... Show more
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min)
<40 (or patient on haemodialysis/CAPD) 160 mg once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Patients receiving class IA or III antiarrhythmics.
Mode of Action
The bactericidal action of gemifloxacin results from inhibition of the enzymes topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV, which are required ... Show more
Precaution
Patient w/ known or suspected CNS disorders (e.g. seizure disorders) or other risk factors predisposing to seizures, myasthenia gravis, previous tendo ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Diarrhea (5%),Headache (4%),Nausea (4%),Rash (4%),Transaminases increased (1-4%),Abdominal pain (2%),Dizziness (2%),Vomiting (2%),Neutropenia ( ... Show more
Interaction
Additive effect on QT interval prolongation w/ class IA (e.g. quinidine) or class III (e.g. amiodarone) antiarrhythmics and other drugs that prolong Q ... Show more
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