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Gem RTU 1000mg 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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Is the use of Gem RTU 1000mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Gem can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Gem RTU 1000mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Gem is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gem RTU 1000mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Gem rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gem RTU 1000mg Injection on the Liver?
Using Gem does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gem RTU 1000mg Injection on the Heart?
Using Gem does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gem RTU 1000mg Injection 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 Gem RTU 1000mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gem RTU 1000mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gem RTU 1000mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gem RTU 1000mg Injection , you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gem RTU 1000mg Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Gem RTU 1000mg Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Gem RTU 1000mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gem RTU 1000mg Injection
You can take Gem RTU 1000mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gem RTU 1000mg Injection
Information about the interaction of Gem RTU 1000mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Gem 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.
Gem 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.
No, Gem does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.
No, Gem is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Gem 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, Gem kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gemzar® (Gemcitabine HCl)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 612-614