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Genticyn 60 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Genticyn 60 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Genticyn 60 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Genticyn 60 Injection include Eye irritation, Skin Rash, Application Site Irritation. Some other side effects of Genticyn 60 Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Genticyn 60 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Genticyn 60 Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Genticyn 60 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Genticyn 60 Injection related warnings section.
Genticyn 60 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Genticyn 60 Injection in conditions like Allergy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG).
Drug interactions for Genticyn 60 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Genticyn 60 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Genticyn 60 Injection is used to treat the following -
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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Is the use of Genticyn 60 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Genticyn. It is best to stop taking Genticyn immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Genticyn 60 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Genticyn is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Genticyn 60 Injection on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Genticyn on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Genticyn 60 Injection on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Genticyn on the liver.
What is the effect of Genticyn 60 Injection on the Heart?
Using Genticyn does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Genticyn 60 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Genticyn 60 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Genticyn 60 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Genticyn 60 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Genticyn 60 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Genticyn 60 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Genticyn 60 Injection
You can take Genticyn 60 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Genticyn 60 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Genticyn 60 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Genticyn is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Genticyn 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, Genticyn kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
Usually, Genticyn 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.
No, Genticyn does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Genticyn covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
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