Eldegenta Eye Drop

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Eldegenta Eye Drop Information

Eldegenta Eye Drop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Eldegenta Eye Drop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Eldegenta Eye Drop 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Eldegenta Eye Drop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Eldegenta Eye Drop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Eldegenta Eye Drop has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Eldegenta Eye Drop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Eldegenta Eye Drop related warnings section.

Eldegenta Eye Drop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects.

Drug interactions for Eldegenta Eye Drop have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Eldegenta Eye Drop is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Eldegenta Eye Drop Benefits & Uses

Eldegenta Eye Drop is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Eldegenta Eye Drop Dosage & How to Take

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

Eldegenta Eye Drop Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Eldegenta Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?


    Eldegenta shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Eldegenta Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?


    Eldegenta does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Eldegenta Eye Drop on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Eldegenta on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Eldegenta Eye Drop on the Liver?


    Eldegenta is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Eldegenta Eye Drop on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Eldegenta for the heart.

    Safe


Eldegenta Eye Drop Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eldegenta Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Eldegenta Eye Drop

  • Is this Eldegenta Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Eldegenta Eye Drop is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Eldegenta Eye Drop you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Eldegenta Eye Drop should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Eldegenta Eye Drop in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Eldegenta Eye Drop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Eldegenta Eye Drop


    You can take Eldegenta Eye Drop with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Eldegenta Eye Drop


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Eldegenta Eye Drop with alcohol.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Eldegenta Eye Drop

Question over 5 years ago

What is Eldegenta?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Eldegenta 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Eldegenta work?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Eldegenta 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, Eldegenta kills the bacteria and treats the infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Eldegenta treat typhoid fever?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes Eldegenta is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to Salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Eldegenta?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

The injectable form of this drug should be taken as per doctor guidance only. Duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of infections. Put 1 -2 drops of eye drop every 4-8 hours or as directed by the doctor and eye ointment is applied 2 - 4 times or directed by the doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Eldegenta cover Pseudomonas?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Eldegenta 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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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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



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