What is Geninax used for?

Geninax is indicated for Bacterial pneumonia, Infective laryngitis, Infective otitis media, Peritonsillar abscess, Sinusitis.

What development phase is Geninax in?

Geninax is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Geninax?

GARENOXACIN is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Geninax.

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Geninax (GARENOXACIN)

FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 23/100

At a glance

Generic name	GARENOXACIN
Drug class	garenoxacin
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Infectious Disease
Phase	FDA-approved
First approval	2007

Approved indications

Bacterial pneumonia
Infective laryngitis
Infective otitis media
Peritonsillar abscess
Sinusitis

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Source	Used for
FDA label	Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions

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