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Agigenta is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Agigenta 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 Agigenta. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Agigenta can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Agigenta are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Agigenta is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Agigenta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Agigenta related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease must refrain from the use of Agigenta since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Agigenta may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Agigenta is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Agigenta 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Agigenta safe for pregnant women?
Agigenta can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Agigenta safe during breastfeeding?
Agigenta does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Agigenta on the Kidneys?
Agigenta rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Agigenta on the Liver?
Agigenta is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Agigenta on the Heart?
You can take Agigenta without any fear of damage to the heart.
Agigenta 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 Agigenta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Agigenta habit forming or addictive?
Agigenta is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Agigenta, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Agigenta can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Agigenta should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Agigenta cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Agigenta
Taking Agigenta with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Agigenta
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Agigenta with alcohol.
Agigenta contains gentamicin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It works by stopping the production of proteins that bacteria need to survive. Hence in this way, Agigenta kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
Yes, Agigenta is used for pink eye (conjunctivitis). It effectively treats the symptoms of pink eye. Since it is a prescription drug you should use it only on your doctor's advice.
Yes Agigenta 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.
Yes, Agigenta 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, Agigenta may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
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