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Zenotic is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Other than this, Zenotic has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zenotic. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zenotic as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zenotic normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zenotic is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Zenotic has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zenotic related warnings section.
Zenotic can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zenotic in conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease.
Drug reaction of Zenotic with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zenotic is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zenotic 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zenotic is used -
Is the use of Zenotic safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Zenotic. If you are pregnant, do not take Zenotic without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zenotic safe during breastfeeding?
Zenotic is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zenotic on the Kidneys?
Zenotic may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zenotic on the Liver?
Zenotic is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Zenotic on the Heart?
Using Zenotic does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Zenotic 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 Zenotic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zenotic habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zenotic 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 Zenotic as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Zenotic is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zenotic in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zenotic
Taking Zenotic with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zenotic
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zenotic with alcohol will be.
Yes, Zenotic 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.
Rarely, Zenotic 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.
Usually, Zenotic 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.
Zenotic 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, Zenotic kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
Yes, Zenotic may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
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