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Mahagenta Eye Drop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Mahagenta Eye Drop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mahagenta Eye Drop. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mahagenta Eye Drop as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mahagenta Eye Drop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Mahagenta Eye Drop's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mahagenta Eye Drop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mahagenta Eye Drop related warnings section.
Mahagenta Eye Drop can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mahagenta Eye Drop in conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease.
Additionally, Mahagenta Eye Drop may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mahagenta Eye Drop is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Mahagenta Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Mahagenta Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Mahagenta should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Mahagenta Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Mahagenta is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mahagenta Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Mahagenta rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mahagenta Eye Drop on the Liver?
Mahagenta is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Mahagenta Eye Drop on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Mahagenta for the heart.
Mahagenta Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mahagenta Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mahagenta Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mahagenta Eye Drop is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mahagenta Eye Drop you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Mahagenta Eye Drop is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mahagenta Eye Drop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mahagenta Eye Drop
Taking Mahagenta Eye Drop with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mahagenta Eye Drop
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mahagenta Eye Drop.
The injectable form of this drug should be taken as per doctor guidance only. Duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of infections. Put 1 -2 drops of eye drop every 4-8 hours or as directed by the doctor and eye ointment is applied 2 - 4 times or directed by the doctor.
Mahagenta is a brand name of gentamicin and it is available in the form of Injection, eye drop, cream. It belongs to the class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of eye, skin, and body.
Yes, Mahagenta may cause hearing loss (deafness) in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing hearing loss after this drug, then you are advised to consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes Mahagenta is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to Salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Usually, Mahagenta is given for short-term treatment (7 days), your doctor may prescribe it for a longer duration as per the need based on infection severity after re-evaluating. Use it as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748