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Gentapen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Gentapen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Gentapen 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Gentapen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Gentapen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gentapen is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Gentapen related warnings talks about Gentapen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Gentapen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Gentapen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gentapen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Gentapen 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 Gentapen safe for pregnant women?
Gentapen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Gentapen safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Gentapen.
What is the effect of Gentapen on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Gentapen on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Gentapen on the Liver?
Using Gentapen does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gentapen on the Heart?
Gentapen is completely safe for the heart.
Gentapen 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 Gentapen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentapen habit forming or addictive?
Gentapen does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gentapen you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Gentapen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gentapen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gentapen
You can take Gentapen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentapen
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gentapen.
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.
No, Gentapen is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Gentapen 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.
Yes, Gentapen 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.
Yes, Gentapen 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.
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