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Genticyn Paediatric Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Other than this, Genticyn Paediatric Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Genticyn Paediatric Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Genticyn Paediatric Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Eye irritation, Skin Rash, Application Site Irritation. While these are the most often observed Genticyn Paediatric Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Genticyn Paediatric Injection 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 Paediatric Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Genticyn Paediatric Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Genticyn Paediatric Injection related warnings section.
Genticyn Paediatric Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Genticyn Paediatric Injection in conditions like Allergy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG).
Drug reaction of Genticyn Paediatric Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Genticyn Paediatric Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Genticyn Paediatric 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Genticyn Paediatric 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 Paediatric Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Genticyn does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Genticyn Paediatric Injection on the Kidneys?
Genticyn does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Genticyn Paediatric Injection on the Liver?
Genticyn is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Genticyn Paediatric Injection on the Heart?
You can take Genticyn without any fear of damage to the heart.
Genticyn Paediatric 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 Paediatric Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Genticyn Paediatric Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Genticyn Paediatric Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Genticyn Paediatric Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Genticyn Paediatric Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Genticyn Paediatric Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Genticyn Paediatric Injection
Taking Genticyn Paediatric Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Genticyn Paediatric Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Genticyn Paediatric 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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