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Pneumonia facts
- Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
- Symptoms of pneumonia include cough with sputum production, fever, and sharp chest pain on inspiration (breathing in).
- Pneumonia is suspected when a doctor hears abnormal sounds in the chest, and the diagnosis is confirmed by a chest X-ray.
- Bacteria causing pneumonia can be identified by sputum culture.
- A pleural effusion is a fluid collection around the inflamed lung.
- Bacterial and fungal (but not viral) pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics.
What is pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, one-third of all people who developed pneumonia subsequently died fro...
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Factive Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
FACTIVE is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and Clinical Studies.)
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, or Moraxella catarrhalis.
Community-acquired pneumonia (of mild to moderate severity) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (including multi-drug resistant strains [MD...
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Factive Patient Information: Side Effects
Stop using gemifloxacin and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using gemifloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat;
- sudden pain, snapping or popping sound, bruising, loss of movement, or swelling near your joints (especially in your arm or ankle);
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- confusion, hallucinations, depre...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Factive Consumer Information: Uses
Gemifloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking gemifloxacin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consul...
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