Gemifloxacin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Factive

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Rash

Rare

Black, tarry stools; bleeding gums; blood in urine or stools; body aches or pain; chest pain; chills; congestion; cough; fever; hives or welts; hoarseness; itching skin; pale skin; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; redness of skin; runny nose; shortness of breath; skin rash; sneezing; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth; swollen glands; tightness in chest; trouble in swallowing; troubled breathing; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; voice changes; wheezing; yellow eyes or skin

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

Less Common

Diarrhea; headache; nausea

Rare

Abnormal urine; acid or sour stomach; back pain; bad unusual or unpleasant taste; belching; blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of skin; blurred vision; change in taste; change in vision; cracked, dry, scaly skin; difficulty having a bowel movement (stool); difficulty in moving; dizziness or light-headedness; dry mouth; dryness or soreness of throat; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; feeling of warmth; fruit like breath odor; heartburn; hoarseness; increased hunger and thirst; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight; increased urination; indigestion; lack or loss of strength; leg cramps; loss of appetite; muscle aching or cramping; muscle pain or stiffness; nervousness; pain; pain in joints; redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest; sensation of spinning; shakiness in legs, arms, hands, feet; sleepiness or drowsiness; sleeplessness; stomach discomfort, upset or pain; sudden sweating

swelling; swollen joints; trembling or shaking of hands or feet; trouble in swallowing; voice changes; vomiting; weight loss

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.