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Genticyn 80 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Other than this, Genticyn 80 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Genticyn 80 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.
Genticyn 80 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Eye irritation, Skin Rash, Application Site Irritation. Some other side effects of Genticyn 80 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Genticyn 80 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Genticyn 80 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Genticyn 80 Injection related warnings talks about Genticyn 80 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Genticyn 80 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Genticyn 80 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Genticyn 80 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Genticyn 80 Injection 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.
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Is the use of Genticyn 80 Injection 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 80 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Genticyn does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Genticyn 80 Injection on the Kidneys?
Genticyn does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Genticyn 80 Injection on the Liver?
Genticyn is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Genticyn 80 Injection on the Heart?
You can take Genticyn without any fear of damage to the heart.
Genticyn 80 Injection 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 80 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Genticyn 80 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Genticyn 80 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Genticyn 80 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Genticyn 80 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Genticyn 80 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Genticyn 80 Injection
Taking Genticyn 80 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Genticyn 80 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Genticyn 80 Injection 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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