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Gentim is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Gentim have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Gentim depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Gentim have been listed ahead. These side effects of Gentim are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Gentim's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Gentim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gentim 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.
Besides this, Gentim may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gentim is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Gentim 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gentim is used -
Is the use of Gentim safe for pregnant women?
Gentim shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Gentim safe during breastfeeding?
Gentim does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gentim on the Kidneys?
Gentim rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gentim on the Liver?
Gentim does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Gentim on the Heart?
Gentim is completely safe for the heart.
Gentim 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 Gentim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentim habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gentim is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Gentim can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Gentim is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gentim is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gentim
It is safe to take Gentim with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentim
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gentim and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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.
Yes, Gentim 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.
Usually, Gentim 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.
Yes, Gentim covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
No, Gentim 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.
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