Factive
® (
gemifloxacin mesylate) is a prescription medication that belongs to a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones, or "quinolones" for short. Like other quinolones, Factive is an antibiotic. It is approved to treat certain types of bronchitis and
pneumonia.
Who Makes This Medication?
Factive is made by Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc.
Factive works to treat bacterial infections by killing the bacteria that cause the infections. Specifically, Factive interferes with two bacterial enzymes called topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase. These enzymes are necessary for the bacteria to copy and repair DNA, which are critical steps needed for the bacteria to multiply.
Some general considerations to keep in mind during treatment with Factive include the following:
- Factive comes in tablet form. It is usually taken once a day.
- This medication can be taken with or without food. Take it with a glass of water.
- Try to take Factive at the same time each day to maintain an even level in your blood.
- Swallow Factive tablets whole -- do not crush or chew them. Tell your healthcare provider if you cannot swallow the tablets. You may break the tablets in half (along the break lines), if necessary.
- Make sure you drink plenty of fluids to stay well hydrated during Factive treatment.
- Factive is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It will not treat infections caused by viruses, such as the common cold or flu.
- You should start to feel better within a couple of days of treatment. However, this does not mean your infection is gone. Make sure you finish the entire course of this medicine. Stopping it too early may cause your symptoms to return or lead to antibiotic resistance.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be used as prescribed.
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