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Genticyn is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection,Drops. Genticyn also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Genticyn 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Genticyn are Eye irritation, Skin Rash, Application Site Irritation. While these are the most often observed Genticyn side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Genticyn 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.
In addition, Genticyn's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Genticyn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Genticyn related warnings section.
Genticyn can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Genticyn in conditions like Allergy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG).
Besides this, Genticyn may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Genticyn is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Genticyn 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 Genticyn safe for pregnant women?
Genticyn can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Genticyn, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Genticyn safe during breastfeeding?
Genticyn does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Genticyn on the Kidneys?
Genticyn does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Genticyn on the Liver?
Genticyn is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Genticyn on the Heart?
You can take Genticyn without any fear of damage to the heart.
Genticyn 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 Genticyn unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Genticyn habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Genticyn.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Genticyn since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Genticyn is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Genticyn cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Genticyn
Taking Genticyn with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Genticyn
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Genticyn with alcohol will be.
No, Genticyn is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Genticyn 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, Genticyn kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
Usually, Genticyn is given for short-term treatment (7 days), your doctor may prescribe it for a longer duration as per the need based on infection severity after re-evaluating. Use it as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Genticyn does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Genticyn covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
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