Question 1

how long does side effects to tequin (gatifloxacin) last?

Accepted Answer

Drug no more avalabl: This drug an antibiotic in floroquinolone class was pulled of the market by bristol meyer squib due to serious side effects and is no more available in United States.

Question 2

what are the side effects when taking tequin (gatifloxacin)?

Accepted Answer

Off the market: Tequin (gatifloxacin) was removed from the market a few years ago due to serious side effects of dangerous swings in blood sugar levels from very high to very low. There are safer antibiotics than this one to treat an infection.

Question 3

how long does side effects to levaquin, (levofloxacin) tequin last?

Accepted Answer

What effects: Depends upon what it is to which you are referring.

Question 4

crossing drugs effects with tequin (gatifloxacin)?

Accepted Answer

Drug no more avalabl: This drug an antibiotic in floroquinolone class was pulled of the market by bristol meyer squib due to serious side effects and is no more available in United States.

Question 5

is gatifloxacin (tequin) prescribed 4 fever?

Accepted Answer

Without a diagnosis?: Fever alone should not be a reason to prescribe any antibiotic unless there appears to be a reasonable explanation for this.  Gatifloxacin is no exception.

Question 6

why was gatifloxacin banned?

Accepted Answer

Dysglycaemia: Approved 1999 for chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia &amp; urinary tract infections. In 2006, the drug was considered unsafe for diabetics, elderly and patients with renal insufficiency. Patients in their 70s treated with Tequin were more likely to develop hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia than similar patients treated with other antibiotics. The company subsequently stopped manufacturing the drug

Question 7

how can u get tequin (gatifloxacin)?

Accepted Answer

The antbiotic?: Tequin (gatifloxacin) is an antibiotic. Gatifloxacin is the other name i know of. 

It's usually prescribed by a health care provider.

Question 8

how cam i get tequin (gatifloxacin)?

Accepted Answer

The antbiotic?: Tequin (gatifloxacin) is an antibiotic. Gatifloxacin is the other name i know of. 

It's usually prescribed by a health care provider.

Question 9

does zymar gatifloxacin cause stinging or is there something wrong?

Accepted Answer

Common side effect: Stinging is a common side effect with gatafloxacin eye drops - as with most antibiotic eye drops. The reason is that if you have an eye infection then your eye is inflamed and doesn't care much to have stuff dropped into it. No need to stop. Incidentally zymar is no longer marketed in the us.

Question 10

is it safe to take both ketek and tequin (gatifloxacin) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Ketek/Tequin: Tequin (gatifloxacin) has black box warning re. Diabetes & liver damage potential. Ketek has same warning re. Effect on liver. Not sure why u would combine 2 antibiotics, but please discuss with your doc. First.

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