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Genster 20 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Genster 20 Injection 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 Genster 20 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Genster 20 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Genster 20 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Genster 20 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Genster 20 Injection related warnings talks about Genster 20 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Genster 20 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Genster 20 Injection in conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease.
Drug interactions for Genster 20 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Genster 20 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Genster 20 Injection 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 Genster 20 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Genster 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 Genster 20 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Genster does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Genster 20 Injection on the Kidneys?
Genster may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Genster 20 Injection on the Liver?
Genster does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Genster 20 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Genster without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Genster 20 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Genster 20 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Genster 20 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Genster 20 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Genster 20 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Genster 20 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Genster 20 Injection
Taking Genster 20 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Genster 20 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Genster 20 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Genster 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.
No, Genster should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of the organism that causes the infection. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Genster is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Genster 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.
Genster 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.
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