Results for tag: "Gemifloxacin"

Gemifloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, which work by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Gemifloxacin is used to treat respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and other bacterial infections. It is available in tablet and oral suspension form. Gemifloxacin is a relatively new antibiotic, and is not widely used. It is generally reserved for cases where other antibiotics have failed or are not suitable. It is generally well tolerated, with few side effects. The market for gemifloxacin is relatively small, and is dominated by a few major pharmaceutical companies. These include Merck, Pfizer, and GlaxoSmithKline. Other companies, such as Teva Pharmaceuticals and Mylan, also produce generic versions of the drug. Show Less Read more