Summary
Gemifloxacin is a quinolone antibacterial agent used for the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and mild to moderate community-acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria.
Brand Name
- Factive
Drug Class
- Quinolone Antimicrobials
Medical Condition (Indication)
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Mild to Moderate Community-Acquired Pneumonia
- Respiratory Tract Infections
Positive Drug Report Risk
- Amphetamine
- Methamphetamine
- Opioids
Resources
Brahm NC, Yeager LL, Fox MD, Farmer KC, Palmer TA. Commonly prescribed medications and potential false-positive urine drug screens. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2010;67(16):1344-1350. doi:10.2146/ajhp090477
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