Megace and Tequin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Megace (megestrol acetate) and Tequin (gatifloxacin). Common drug interactions include depression among females and anaemia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Megace and Tequin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 53 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Megace?

Megace has active ingredients of megestrol acetate. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 10,095 Megace users. Check the latest studies of Megace.

What is Tequin?

Tequin has active ingredients of gatifloxacin. eHealthMe is studying from 4,645 Tequin users. Check the latest studies of Tequin.

On Jul, 18, 2026

53 people who take Megace and Tequin together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Megace and Tequin, by gender? *:

female:

Depression
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
Fall
Hip fracture
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Anxiety
Azotaemia (excess of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood)
Back pain

male:

Anaemia (lack of blood)
Haemoglobin decreased
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
Depression
Disability
Fall
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
Gingival bleeding (bleeding gums)
Gingival swelling (gums swelling)
Haematocrit decreased

What are the common drug interactions of Megace and Tequin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Blood glucose fluctuation
Cystic fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands)
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
Disease progression
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low)
Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
Lethargy (tiredness)

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

Depression
Drug toxicity
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Myocardial infarction (destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle)

50-59:

Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
Respiratory arrest (excl neonatal) (cessation of normal respiration due to failure of the lungs to function effectively (excluding neonatal))
Pneumonia
Subclavian artery thrombosis (a condition in which the blood flow through the vessel is obstructed)

60+:

Anaemia (lack of blood)
Depression
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood)
Pain
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood)
Pain in jaw
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
Renal failure chronic (long lasting kidney dysfunction)
Hypokalaemia (low potassium)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 4 people, 7.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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