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Gentasporin 10 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Gentasporin 10 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Gentasporin 10 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Gentasporin 10 Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Gentasporin 10 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Gentasporin 10 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Gentasporin 10 Injection'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 Gentasporin 10 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Additionally, Gentasporin 10 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Gentasporin 10 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gentasporin 10 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 Gentasporin 10 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Gentasporin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Gentasporin 10 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Gentasporin.
What is the effect of Gentasporin 10 Injection on the Kidneys?
Gentasporin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gentasporin 10 Injection on the Liver?
Using Gentasporin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gentasporin 10 Injection on the Heart?
Gentasporin is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gentasporin 10 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentasporin 10 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gentasporin 10 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gentasporin 10 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gentasporin 10 Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gentasporin 10 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gentasporin 10 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gentasporin 10 Injection
Taking Gentasporin 10 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentasporin 10 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gentasporin 10 Injection.
Yes, Gentasporin 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, Gentasporin can cause nephrotoxicity. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe nephrotoxicity after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes Gentasporin 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.
No, Gentasporin does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.
No, Gentasporin 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.
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