Factive and Timentin Novaplus

• Generic Name: gemifloxacin
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Factive

Factive is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Factive is used to treat different types of bacterial infections in the lungs.

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects. Factive should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

Factive may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: clavulanate / ticarcillin
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Timentin

Ticarcillin and clavulanate combination is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.

Ticarcillin and clavulanate combination is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitors. It works by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine was to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

The ticarcillin/clavulanate combination was withdrawn from the United States market on February 9, 2015.