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Getra is a prescription medicine that is available as a Powder, Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Getra 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 Getra. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Getra include Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Getra as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Getra are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Getra has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Getra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Getra have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Getra may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Getra is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Getra 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Getra is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Getra safe for pregnant women?
Getra shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Getra safe during breastfeeding?
Getra may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Getra on the Kidneys?
Getra rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Getra on the Liver?
Getra has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Getra on the Heart?
You can take Getra without any fear of damage to the heart.
Getra 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 Getra unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Getra habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Getra is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Getra you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Getra only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Getra in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Getra
Some foods when eaten with Getra can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Getra
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Getra with alcohol.
Yes, Getra is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as black or hairy tongue, skin rash, nausea, and vomiting. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Getra is a brand name for tetracycline. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory infections, skin and soft tissue infection, urinary tract infection, rickettsial infections such as Q fever or tick fever, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Yes, Getra can be prescribed for pneumonia. The most common cause of pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria and Getra is often prescribed for it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Discontinuing Getra on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Getra contains tetracycline which works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis. The absence of these proteins results in stunned bacterial growth due to which bacteria is not able to survive. In this way, Getra kills bacteria and treats the infection.
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