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Gento is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Gento also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Gento 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.
While these are the most often observed Gento side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gento 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.
Gento's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Gento's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gento 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.
Additionally, Gento may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Gento is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Gento 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 Gento safe for pregnant women?
Gento should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Gento safe during breastfeeding?
Gento does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Gento on the Kidneys?
Gento may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gento on the Liver?
Using Gento does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gento on the Heart?
Gento is not harmful for the heart.
Gento 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 Gento unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gento habit forming or addictive?
Gento does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gento, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gento can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Gento should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gento is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gento
You can take Gento with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gento
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gento and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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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; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748
