Factive

Sinusitis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Gonorrhea + 3 more

Treatment

7 FDA approvals

11 Active Studies for Factive

What is Factive

Gemifloxacin

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Gemifloxacin is a type of antibiotic that is used to treat acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and mild-to-moderate pneumonia. It comes in pill form and works by blocking the bacteria’s ability to make DNA, which stops the bacteria from growing.

Factive

is the brand name

Factive Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Factive

Gemifloxacin

2003

4

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Gemifloxacin, otherwise known as Factive, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses like Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (ABECB) and Multidrug resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae infection .

Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (ABECB)

Multidrug resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae infection

Bacterial Infections

Bronchitis, Chronic

Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

Pneumococcal Infections

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Effectiveness

How Factive Affects Patients

Gemifloxacin is an antibiotic used to fight bacteria. It works by attaching to an enzyme in bacteria that helps them replicate and divide. This attachment prevents the bacteria from reproducing. Gemifloxacin is very effective against both types of bacteria, Gram-positive and Gram-negative.

How Factive works in the body

Gemifloxacin kills bacteria by blocking certain enzymes that are needed for the bacteria to replicate, make repairs, and produce new cells.

When to interrupt dosage

The quantity of Factive is contingent upon the diagnosed state, such as Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) and bacterial rhinosinusitis. The measure of dosage is contingent upon the mode of delivery, featured in the table hereafter.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Gonorrhea

, 320.0 mg

, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

, 320.0 mg

, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

, 320.0 mg

, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Bronchitis, Chronic

, 320.0 mg

, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Pneumococcal Infections

, 320.0 mg

, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Sinusitis

, 320.0 mg

, Tablet, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Warnings

Factive Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Factive.

Common Factive Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amiodarone

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Gemifloxacin is combined with Amiodarone.

Amitriptyline

Major

Gemifloxacin may increase the QTc-prolonging activities of Amitriptyline.

Anagrelide

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Gemifloxacin is combined with Anagrelide.

Arsenic trioxide

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Gemifloxacin is combined with Arsenic trioxide.

Artemether

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Gemifloxacin is combined with Artemether.

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Factive Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Factive?

42 active studies are presently underway to explore the potential of Factive in alleviating Gonorrhea, Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) and Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (ABECB).

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Gonorrhea

0 Actively Recruiting

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

6 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 2

Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

5 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3

Sinusitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Bronchitis, Chronic

0 Actively Recruiting

Pneumococcal Infections

0 Actively Recruiting

Factive Reviews: What are patients saying about Factive?

5

Patient Review

3/26/2010

Factive for Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis

I found this treatment to be effective and easy to follow. I made sure to drink plenty of water, as directed.

3.7

Patient Review

8/27/2010

Factive for Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis

After taking the last dose of Factive, I woke up to hives all over my body. This has never happened to me before after taking other similar medications (Cipro and Avelox). My doctor informed me that it was a reaction to the Factive and that even though it is similar to Avelox, it is slightly different.

3

Patient Review

10/5/2010

Factive for Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis

In 2005, my doctor put me on a 10-day treatment. However, I developed a terrible rash afterwards and had to go to the ER for steroid treatment. Since then, I've suddenly become allergic to peanuts and peppers--I believe this drug is to blame.

3

Patient Review

3/16/2010

Factive for Osteoporosis

This treatment is great. I love how it helps me feel better.

3

Patient Review

2/2/2011

Factive for Pneumonia caused by Bacteria

I had a terrible reaction to this medication, developing a painful and itchy rash all over my body. I would never recommend it to anyone.

2.7

Patient Review

11/7/2010

Factive for Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis

I had a really terrible reaction to this medicine. Just four days after taking it, I broke out in a rash all over my body. I also got sores on my tongue and a yeast infection. Definitely check reviews before taking any more medicine!

1

Patient Review

1/28/2011

Factive for Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma Pneumoniae

I had an extremely severe and uncomfortable rash within two days of taking this medication. I've never had such a reaction to an antibiotic, but Factiv caused me problems for years afterwards. My skin became hyperactive and I constantly suffered from itching and rashes.

1

Patient Review

4/28/2011

Factive for Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis

Factive was a complete nightmare for me. I got a rash all over my body that itched so badly I couldn't sit still. It was honestly one of the worst experiences of my life.
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Patient Q&A Section about factive

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What does Factive treat?

"Factive is a prescription medication used to relieve the symptoms of pneumonia and chronic bronchitis that has flared up. It may be used on its own or in conjunction with other drugs. Factive is part of a group of drugs known as fluoroquinolones. The safety and effectiveness of this medication has not been established in children."

Answered by AI

What is the medication Gemifloxacin used for?

"Gemifloxacin is used to treat bronchitis and pneumonia caused by bacterial infections. It is classified as a quinolone antibiotic and works by either killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. However, it will not work on illnesses such as colds, flu, or other virus infections."

Answered by AI

Is Factive still available?

"All of the above formulations have been discontinued as of Aug 10, 2022. However, there are still some pharmacies (both online and offline) that might attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Factive. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe, so please be cautious when purchasing any medication."

Answered by AI

What kind of drug is Factive?

"Factive is an antibiotic that helps fight bacteria in the body. It is generally used to treat infections in the lungs, but can also have serious side effects."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Factive

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Antibiotic Strategies for Pneumonia in Children

12 - 71
All Sexes
Atlanta, GA

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a "watch and wait" antibiotic strategy, called Safety Net Antibiotic Prescribing (SNAP), can safely reduce unnecessary antibiotic use while ensuring that children diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia get better from their illness. The main aims of this study are: * To compare the effectiveness of SNAP versus immediate antibiotic prescribing in children with mild community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) * To identify which patient groups benefit most from the SNAP strategy * To identify factors that shape implementation of each prescribing strategy. Researchers will compare the SNAP strategy (where parents or guardians are instructed to give antibiotics only if their child is not improving after 72 hours, or sooner if they are worsening) to the immediate antibiotic prescribing strategy (where parents or guardians are instructed to give the antibiotics right after their healthcare visit) to see if one strategy is more effective than the other. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the immediate antibiotic group or the SNAP group at enrollment. Participation lasts 14 days with follow-up surveys at 4, 7, and 14 days after enrollment.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (+3 Sites)

Todd Florin, MD, MSCE

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Optimized Beta-lactam Dosing for Bacterial Infections

18+
All Sexes
Torrance, CA

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the abilities of Cystatin C (CysC) and CysC-based estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) equations to characterize the pharmacokinetics (PK) profiles of meropenem and cefepime relative to Serum Creatinine (SCR), Serum Creatinine based Equation (SCRE)and iohexol at the population and individual levels in critically ill adult patients with suspected or documented AMR Gram-negative infections. We hypothesize that CysC and CysC-based eGFR equations will characterize the PK profiles of meropenem and cefepime at the population and individual levels with greater accuracy and precision than SCR and SCREs. Iohexol will be administered to patients enrolled in the study and serve as the reference indicator of measured Glomerular Filtration Rate (mGFR), which is the gold standard assessment of kidney function. We hypothesize that the predictive performances of CysC and CysC-based eGFR equations in estimating the PK profiles of meropenem and cefepime at the population and individual levels will be comparable to iohexol. The information obtained in this study will be used to develop PK/pharmacodynamics (PD) optimized meropenem and cefepime dosing schemes based on the renal function biomarker population PK (PopPK) model with the best predictive performance for clinical use in the treatment of critically ill adult patients with suspected or documented AMR Gram-negative infections and varying degrees of renal function. The primary objective of this study is to compare the abilities of renal function biomarkers (CysC, CysC-based eGFR equations, SCR, SCREs) relative to iohexol to characterize the PK profiles of meropenem and cefepime in critically ill adult patients with suspected or documented AMR Gram-negative infections.

Phase 4
Recruiting

Harbor UCLA Medical Center - Medicine - Infectious Diseases (+9 Sites)

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Antibiotics for Cat Bite Injuries

18+
All Sexes
Columbia, MO

Cat bites are puncture wounds that have the potential to seed bacteria deep within the joint capsule, periosteum, and bone. The hand is the most common site of bite injuries. Pasteurella multocida is the is the most common organism isolated from the mouths of cats that can cause infections after a bite. Prophylactic antibiotics are often recommended with amoxicillin-clavulanate for 3-5 days to decrease the incidence of developing an infection. However, only one randomized controlled clinical trial consisting of 12 patients has been performed to justify this course of treatment, raising the possibility that the use of antibiotics could be reduced or even eliminated. Investigators will compare different durations of prophylactic antibiotics and a placebo control for cat bites to the hand/forearm presenting to the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Plastic Surgery Clinic using a randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Participants presenting to the University of Missouri Hospital Emergency Department, Missouri University (MU) Healthcare Urgent Care, Plastic Surgery Clinic over the next year will be offered the chance to enroll if they meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria. For inclusion, participants will be \>18 years of age, have cat bites to the hand or distal to elbow, and present within 24 hours of the cat bite injury. Participants must not present with active local or systemic infections, have received antibiotics within the past 30 days, or be immunocompromised (primary and secondary immunodeficiencies). Participants will be randomized to one of three treatment arms (placebo; amoxicillin-clavulanate 1 day; amoxicillin-clavulanate 5 days). Outcomes are the development of an infection at the location of the cat bite and/or systemic infection, adverse effects of interventions, disability assessed by Quick Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) scores, and quality of life (QOL) assessed by HAND Questionnaire (HAND-Q) scores. Infection will be assessed at day 0, day 2, day 7+/-2, day 14+/-2, and day 30+/-2 by vital signs, laboratory values, physical examination and with an infrared and digital camera. All measures will be within the standard of care, apart from the infrared camera, QuickDASH, and HAND-Q scores. The anatomic locations of cat bites to the hand/forearm will be assessed for correlations with infections.

Phase 4
Recruiting

University of Missouri

Kevin M Klifto, DO, PharmD

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