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Garnid is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis, Amebiasis. The alternative uses of Garnid have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Garnid depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Garnid include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. While these are the most often observed Garnid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Garnid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Garnid has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Garnid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Garnid is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Garnid contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Garnid have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Garnid is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Garnid 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 |
Is the use of Garnid safe for pregnant women?
Garnid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Garnid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Garnid safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Garnid. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Garnid on the Kidneys?
Garnid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Garnid on the Liver?
Garnid is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Garnid on the Heart?
You can take Garnid without any fear of damage to the heart.
Garnid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Garnid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Garnid habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Garnid has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Garnid
Taking Garnid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Garnid
Taking Garnid with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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; ZymaxidY™ (gatifloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 714
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 839