NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Apr 2003
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
FACTIVE (gemifloxacin mesylate) by LG Chem Life Sciences is clinical pharmacology pharmacokinetics the pharmacokinetics of gemifloxacin are approximately linear over the dose range from 40 mg to 640 mg. Approved for infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below, development of drug-resistant bacteria, maintain the effectiveness of factive and 3 more indications. First approved in 2003.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
FACTIVE (gemifloxacin mesylate) is an oral fluoroquinolone antibiotic approved in 2003 for treating respiratory and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It exhibits rapid absorption with peak plasma concentrations within 0.5-2 hours and achieves approximately 71% bioavailability. The drug works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, making it effective against gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens.
LOE Approaching
As FACTIVE approaches end-of-life, the brand team is likely contracting; careers here focus on managed decline and transition planning rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of gemifloxacin are approximately linear over the dose range from 40 mg to 640 mg. There was minimal accumulation of gemifloxacin following multiple oral doses up to 640 mg a day for 7 days (mean accumulation <20%). Following repeat oral…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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