Genster 20 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Genster 20 Injection Information

Genster 20 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Genster 20 Injection 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 Genster 20 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Genster 20 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Genster 20 Injection 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.

It is also important to note that Genster 20 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Genster 20 Injection related warnings talks about Genster 20 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Genster 20 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Genster 20 Injection in conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease.

Drug interactions for Genster 20 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Genster 20 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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Genster (Sterkem) Dosage & How to Take
Genster (Sterkem) Side Effects
Genster (Sterkem) Related Warnings
Genster (Sterkem) Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Genster (Sterkem)
Genster (Sterkem) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Genster 20 Injection Benefits & Uses

Genster 20 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Genster 20 Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Genster 20 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Genster 20 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Genster shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Genster 20 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Genster does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Genster 20 Injection on the Kidneys?

Genster has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Genster 20 Injection on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Genster on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Genster 20 Injection on the Heart?

Using Genster does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Genster 20 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Genster 20 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Genster 20 Injection

Is this Genster 20 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Genster 20 Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Genster 20 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Genster 20 Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Genster 20 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Genster 20 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Genster 20 Injection

Taking Genster 20 Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Genster 20 Injection

Information about the interaction of Genster 20 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Genster 20 Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Genster treat pink eye?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Genster 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Genster on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Genster 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Genster without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

No, Genster is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Genster cause headache?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Genster 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Genster?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Genster 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.