Tequin and Sinusitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinusitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Tequin (gatifloxacin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Levaquin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinusitis when taking Tequin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,643 people who have side effects when taking Tequin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tequin?

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

What is Sinusitis?

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus) is found to be associated with 2,399 drugs and 2,723 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinusitis.

On Mar, 28, 2026

4,643 people reported to have side effects when taking Tequin.
Among them, 74 people (1.59%) have Sinusitis.

Among these 74 people:

How long have people been on Tequin when they have Sinusitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Sinusitis when taking Tequin? *

female: 64.86 %
male: 35.14 %

What is the age of people who have Sinusitis when taking Tequin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tequin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sinusitis? *

Pain: 35 people, 47.30%
Depression: 33 people, 44.59%
Stress And Anxiety: 30 people, 40.54%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 30 people, 40.54%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 27 people, 36.49%
Pneumonia: 26 people, 35.14%
Pain In Extremity: 26 people, 35.14%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 25 people, 33.78%
Joint Pain: 24 people, 32.43%
Back Pain: 24 people, 32.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 15 people, 20.27%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 11 people, 14.86%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 7 people, 9.46%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 6 people, 8.11%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 6 people, 8.11%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 8.11%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 6 people, 8.11%
Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx): 6 people, 8.11%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 4.05%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 4.05%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on gatifloxacin (the active ingredients of Tequin) and Tequin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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