Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Factive Tablet
Factive Tablet
| Generic name | gemifloxacin mesylate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | fluoroquinolone antibiotic |
| Forms | Tablet (320 mg, film-coated, oval, white to off-white) |
Factive is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic tablet used to treat adults 18 years or older with bronchitis or pneumonia (lung infections) caused by certain bacteria. It does not treat infections caused by viruses, such as the common cold.
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