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Geragen Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Geragen Injection 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 Geragen Injection. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Geragen Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Geragen Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Geragen Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Geragen Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Geragen Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease must refrain from the use of Geragen Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Additionally, Geragen Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Geragen Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Geragen 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 Geragen Injection safe for pregnant women?
Geragen Injection can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Geragen Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Geragen Injection.
What is the effect of Geragen Injection on the Kidneys?
Geragen Injection rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Geragen Injection on the Liver?
Using Geragen Injection does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Geragen Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Geragen Injection for the heart.
Geragen 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 Geragen Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Geragen Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Geragen Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Geragen Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Geragen Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Geragen Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Geragen Injection
Taking Geragen Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Geragen Injection
Information about the interaction of Geragen Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Rarely, Geragen Injection causes itching. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive itching after using this drug, then discuss it with your doctor.
No, Geragen Injection 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.
Yes, Geragen Injection 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.
Usually, Geragen Injection 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.
Yes, Geragen Injection is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by the doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as pain at the site of injection, joint pain, and unusual tiredness. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
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