Mahagenta Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Other than this, Mahagenta Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Mahagenta Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Mahagenta Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Mahagenta Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mahagenta Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Mahagenta Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mahagenta Injection related warnings section.
Mahagenta Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Mahagenta Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mahagenta Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Mahagenta 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mahagenta Injection is used -
Is the use of Mahagenta Injection safe for pregnant women?
Mahagenta should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Mahagenta Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Mahagenta is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mahagenta Injection on the Kidneys?
Mahagenta rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mahagenta Injection on the Liver?
Mahagenta is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Mahagenta Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Mahagenta for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mahagenta Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mahagenta Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mahagenta Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mahagenta Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Mahagenta Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mahagenta Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mahagenta Injection
Taking Mahagenta Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mahagenta Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mahagenta Injection.
No, Mahagenta does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.
Mahagenta is a brand name of gentamicin and it is available in the form of Injection, eye drop, cream. It belongs to the class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of eye, skin, and body.
Yes, Mahagenta may cause hearing loss (deafness) in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing hearing loss after this drug, then you are advised to consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Mahagenta may cause hallucinations infrequently in a few cases only. If you are experiencing hallucinations after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without further delay.
Yes, Mahagenta can cause nephrotoxicity. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe nephrotoxicity after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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