Merigenta 80 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Merigenta 80 Injection Information

Merigenta 80 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Other than this, Merigenta 80 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Merigenta 80 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Merigenta 80 Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Merigenta 80 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Merigenta 80 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Merigenta 80 Injection related warnings talks about Merigenta 80 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Merigenta 80 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects.

Drug interactions for Merigenta 80 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 Merigenta 80 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Merigenta Benefits & Uses
Merigenta Dosage & How to Take
Merigenta Side Effects
Merigenta Related Warnings
Merigenta Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Merigenta
Merigenta Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Merigenta 80 Injection Benefits & Uses

Merigenta 80 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Merigenta 80 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Merigenta 80 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Merigenta 80 Injection is used -

Merigenta 80 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Merigenta 80 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Merigenta. If you are pregnant, do not take Merigenta without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Merigenta 80 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Merigenta is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Merigenta 80 Injection on the Kidneys?

Merigenta rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Merigenta 80 Injection on the Liver?

Using Merigenta does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Merigenta 80 Injection on the Heart?

Merigenta is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Merigenta 80 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Merigenta 80 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Merigenta 80 Injection

Is this Merigenta 80 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Merigenta 80 Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Merigenta 80 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Merigenta 80 Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Merigenta 80 Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Merigenta 80 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Merigenta 80 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Merigenta 80 Injection

Taking Merigenta 80 Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Merigenta 80 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Merigenta 80 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Merigenta 80 Injection

Question about 5 years ago

Does Merigenta cause eye irritation?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Eye drop of this drug may cause eye irritation. This occurs very rarely. If you experience excessive irritation of skin after using this drug, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I use Merigenta without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, Merigenta is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Merigenta cause acne?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Merigenta 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Merigenta cause itching?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Merigenta 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Merigenta cause hallucination?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Merigenta 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.