Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. Zifam Gemz is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Important safety information:
Zifam Gemz may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or light-headedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Zifam Gemz with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Zifam Gemz only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
Be sure to use Zifam Gemz for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Zifam Gemz may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you take the antibiotic or within several months after you stop taking it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
Nerve problems in the arms, hands, legs, or feet can happen in people taking Zifam Gemz. These nerve problems can happen soon after Zifam Gemz is started and may be permanent. Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms or nerve problems (eg, not able to handle heat or cold; decreased sensation of touch; unusual burning, numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness of the arms, hands, legs, or feet).
Tell your doctor right away if you experience pain or swelling of a tendon, or weakness or loss of use of a joint area. Rest the area and avoid exercise until your doctor gives you instructions.
Zifam Gemz may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Zifam Gemz. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
Some patients taking Zifam Gemz have developed a rash. This may be more likely if you are younger than 40 years old, are a woman, are taking hormone replacement therapy, or take Zifam Gemz for longer than 5 days. Contact your doctor if you develop a rash.
Diabetes patients - Zifam Gemz may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Use Zifam Gemz with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects (eg, tendon problems), especially if they take corticosteroids (eg, prednisone). They may also be more sensitive to other effects (eg, irregular heartbeat).
Zifam Gemz should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. They may also be more sensitive to the effects of Zifam Gemz, including bone and joint problems.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Zifam Gemz while you are pregnant. It is not known if Zifam Gemz is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you take Zifam Gemz, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Zifam Gemz side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; bloody or tarry stools; chest pain or pounding in the chest; decreased urination; excessive hunger, thirst, or urination; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, sore throat, or unusual cough; fruit-like breath odor; hallucinations; inability to move or bear weight on a joint or tendon area; joint pain; moderate or severe sunburn; mood or mental changes (eg, new or worsening anxiety, agitation, confusion, depression, nervousness, paranoia, restlessness); muscle pain or weakness; nightmares; pain, soreness, redness, swelling, weakness, or bruising of a tendon or joint area; pale stools; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent diarrhea; severe or persistent dizziness, headache, or light-headedness; shortness of breath or trouble breathing; sleeplessness; stomach pain or cramps; suicidal thoughts or actions; sweating; symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine, loss of appetite, pale stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes); tremors; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual swelling or weight gain; unusual weakness or tiredness; vaginal odor or discharge; vision changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Can Zifam Gemz be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Zifam Gemz?
Some medical conditions may interact with Zifam Gemz. Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of diabetes, severe or persistent diarrhea, skin sensitivity to the sun, heart problems (eg, abnormal heart function tests, congestive heart failure, a heart attack, slow or irregular heartbeat), heart blood vessel problems, or low blood potassium or magnesium levels
if you have a family history of irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation)
if you have a stomach infection, brain or nervous system problems, increased pressure in the brain, Alzheimer disease, or brain blood vessel problems
if you have a history of seizures or you are at risk of seizures
if you have a history of joint or tendon problems; rheumatoid arthritis; liver problems; kidney problems or decreased kidney function; or a heart, kidney, or lung transplant
if you take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or if you participate in strenuous physical work or exercise
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Zifam Gemz. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Arsenic, astemizole, azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), cisapride, diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide), droperidol, haloperidol, ketolides (eg, telithromycin), macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), certain medicines for heart rhythm disturbances (eg, dofetilide, quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol), phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), pimozide, terfenadine, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), ziprasidone, or any other medicine that may increase the risk of a certain type of irregular heartbeat (prolonged QT interval) because side effects, such as racing heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, or life-threatening irregular heartbeat leading to unconsciousness, may be increased by Zifam Gemz. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may increase the risk of this type of irregular heartbeat
Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) because the risk of tendon problems may be increased
Oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased by Zifam Gemz
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) or probenecid because they may increase the risk of gemifloxacin's side effects
Sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide) because the risk of side effects, including low blood sugar, may be increased by Zifam Gemz
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Zifam Gemz may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Zifam Gemz?
Use Zifam Gemz as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Zifam Gemz comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Zifam Gemz refilled.
Take Zifam Gemz by mouth with or without food.
Swallow Zifam Gemz whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
Take Zifam Gemz with a full glass of water.
Zifam Gemz works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Zifam Gemz is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
Avoid taking Zifam Gemz with dairy products (eg, milk, yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices by themselves. However, taking Zifam Gemz as part of a full meal that contains these products is permitted.
If you are also taking aluminum or magnesium (eg, certain antacids), calcium, iron, zinc, multivitamins, or certain forms of didanosine (chewable/buffered tablets, pediatric powder for oral solution), do not take it within 3 hours before or 2 hours after you take Zifam Gemz.
If you are also taking sucralfate, take Zifam Gemz at least 2 hours before taking sucralfate.
To clear up your infection completely, take Zifam Gemz for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
Do not miss any doses of Zifam Gemz. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than 1 dose in the same day.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zifam Gemz.
Can Zifam Gemz be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Zifam Gemz be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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