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G 80 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when G 80 is used -
Is the use of G 80 safe for pregnant women?
G 80 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 G 80 safe during breastfeeding?
G 80 is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of G 80 on the Kidneys?
G 80 rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of G 80 on the Liver?
G 80 is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of G 80 on the Heart?
You can take G 80 without any fear of damage to the heart.
G 80 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 G 80 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this G 80 habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to G 80.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking G 80. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
G 80 is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
G 80 is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and G 80
You can take G 80 with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and G 80
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking G 80.
Rarely, G 80 causes itching. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive itching after using this drug, then discuss it with your doctor.
No, G 80 is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Usually, G 80 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, G 80 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.
G 80 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, G 80 kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
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