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Germentad is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. The alternative uses of Germentad have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Germentad 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Germentad include Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Germentad as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Germentad normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Germentad has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Germentad's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Germentad can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Germentad in conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Germentad contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Germentad with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Germentad, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Germentad 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Germentad is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Germentad safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Germentad. If you are pregnant, do not take Germentad without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Germentad safe during breastfeeding?
Germentad may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Germentad on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Germentad. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Germentad on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Germentad. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Germentad only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Germentad on the Heart?
Use of Germentad may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
Germentad 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 Germentad unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Germentad habit forming or addictive?
Germentad does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Germentad
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Germentad, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Germentad
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Germentad with alcohol will be.
Yes, Germentad may cause hallucinations infrequently in a few cases only. If you are experiencing hallucinations after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without further delay.
Germentad 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.
No, Germentad 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.
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.
Usually, Germentad 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.
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