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Gentamycin Injection (1) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Gentamycin Injection (1) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gentamycin Injection (1). Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Gentamycin Injection (1) side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gentamycin Injection (1) go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gentamycin Injection (1) is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Gentamycin Injection (1) related warnings talks about Gentamycin Injection (1)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease must refrain from the use of Gentamycin Injection (1) since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Gentamycin Injection (1) have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gentamycin Injection (1) is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Gentamycin Injection (1) 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 Gentamycin Injection (1) safe for pregnant women?
Gentamycin (Cadila) can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Gentamycin Injection (1) safe during breastfeeding?
Gentamycin (Cadila) does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gentamycin Injection (1) on the Kidneys?
Gentamycin (Cadila) rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gentamycin Injection (1) on the Liver?
Using Gentamycin (Cadila) does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gentamycin Injection (1) on the Heart?
You can take Gentamycin (Cadila) without any fear of damage to the heart.
Gentamycin Injection (1) 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 Gentamycin Injection (1) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentamycin Injection (1) habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gentamycin Injection (1) is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gentamycin Injection (1). So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Gentamycin Injection (1) only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gentamycin Injection (1) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gentamycin Injection (1)
You can take Gentamycin Injection (1) with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentamycin Injection (1)
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gentamycin Injection (1) with alcohol.
Yes, Gentamycin (Cadila) 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, Gentamycin (Cadila) 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.
Gentamycin (Cadila) 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, Gentamycin (Cadila) kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
The injectable form of this drug should be taken as per doctor guidance only. Duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of infections. Put 1 -2 drops of eye drop every 4-8 hours or as directed by the doctor and eye ointment is applied 2 - 4 times or directed by the doctor.
No, Gentamycin (Cadila) is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
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