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Zygenta is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Zygenta have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Zygenta depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zygenta as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zygenta go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Zygenta's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zygenta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zygenta can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zygenta in conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease.
Drug reaction of Zygenta with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zygenta, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zygenta 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 Zygenta safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Zygenta. If you are pregnant, do not take Zygenta without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zygenta safe during breastfeeding?
Zygenta is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zygenta on the Kidneys?
Zygenta has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zygenta on the Liver?
Using Zygenta does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zygenta on the Heart?
Zygenta is completely safe for the heart.
Zygenta 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 Zygenta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zygenta habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zygenta has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zygenta as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Zygenta only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zygenta cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zygenta
Taking Zygenta with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zygenta
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zygenta and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Zygenta 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.
Usually, Zygenta 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, Zygenta 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.
Zygenta 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, Zygenta kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
Yes Zygenta is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to Salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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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
