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Gentapen D is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Gentapen D 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 Gentapen D. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Gentapen D also has some side effects, the most common being Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. While these are the most often observed Gentapen D side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gentapen D go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Gentapen D's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Gentapen D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease must refrain from the use of Gentapen D since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gentapen D contraindications section.
Additionally, Gentapen D may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Gentapen D, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Gentapen D is used to treat the following -
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 Gentapen D safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Gentapen D. If you are pregnant, do not take Gentapen D without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gentapen D safe during breastfeeding?
Gentapen D should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gentapen D on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Gentapen D. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gentapen D on the Liver?
Gentapen D may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gentapen D on the Heart?
Gentapen D may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
Gentapen D 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 Gentapen D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentapen D habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gentapen D.
Interaction between Food and Gentapen D
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Gentapen D with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentapen D
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gentapen D.
Gentapen D 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, Gentapen D kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
Yes, Gentapen D may cause hallucinations infrequently in a few cases only. If you are experiencing hallucinations after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without further delay.
Yes, Gentapen D 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, Gentapen D is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes Gentapen D 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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