PRODUCT DETAILS

About Gen 20mg Injection

GENTAMICIN belongs to a class of antibiotics called 'aminoglycosides' primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract (including kidneys or bladder), chest (including lungs), abdomen (including gut), brain and spinal cord, blood and bacterial infections in newborn babies. The bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.

Uses of Gen 20mg Injection

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Gen 20mg Injection

GENTAMICIN contains Gentamicin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against bacterial infections of the urinary tract (including kidneys or bladder), chest (including lungs), abdomen (including gut), brain, and spinal cord, blood, and bacterial infections in newborn babies. It may be given alone or in combination with other antibiotics. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial proteins, the subsequent formation of nonfunctional proteins and the eventual death of susceptible bacteria. Also, GENTAMICIN decreases the attachment of bacteria to cells lining the urinary bladder, thereby preventing bladder infection caused by E Coli bacteria. Additionally, it does not allow the bacteria to grow and prevents the infection from spreading. GENTAMICIN does not work for any virus or fungal infections.

Directions for Use

GENTAMICIN is given as an intravenous (into a vein) infusion (drip) by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer, it should only be given by a doctor or a nurse. The doctor will advise the right dosage after checking the weight of a person, type of infection, and other diseases a person has. Ear drops: Do not touch the dropper and hold it close to the ear by tilting your head to the side. Gently squeeze the dropper and put the ear drops inside the ear. Keep your head tilted for a minute to let the drops soak in. Eye drops: Tilt your head back and pull your lower eyelid downwards and outwards. Gently squeeze the dropper and put the eye drops inside the eye/eyes. Blink a few times to spread the medication inside your eye.

Side Effects of Gen 20mg Injection

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Loss of appetite
• Pain/irritation/redness at the injection site

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to GENTAMICIN or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking GENTAMICIN. GENTAMICIN is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems and patients undergoing hemodialysis (a process of purifying blood by filtering out extra fluids and wastes when kidneys are not working). If you notice blood in stools or have severe stomach pain with diarrhea, contact your doctor immediately. GENTAMICIN should be used with caution (only if prescribed by the doctor) in patients dealing with kidney disease, asthma or sulfite allergy, myasthenia gravis, a nerve-muscle disorder, a nervous system disorder such as Parkinson's disease, an electrolyte imbalance (low levels of calcium, potassium, or magnesium in the blood) or if a person is dehydrated. Do not take GENTAMICIN with other aminoglycosides to increase side effects, which can be dangerous. Older adults (more than 65 years of age), people with dehydration and people taking water pills/diuretics should avoid its intake and consult a doctor before its use.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

GENTAMICIN may interact with antibiotics (amikacin, kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, penicillin), heart medicines (digoxin), cancer medication (methotrexate), antiviral medicines (adefovir, cidofovir), blood thinner (warfarin), diuretics (bumetanide, furosemide, torsemide).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

GENTAMICIN is known to interact if you have diaper rash, dehydration, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness disease), Parkinson’s disease, kidney/liver problem, ear problem (ototoxicity), breathing problems (asthma, COPD). 

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

No interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using GENTAMICIN.

PREGNANCY

GENTAMICIN is a category D pregnancy drug, which may cause fetal abnormalities if taken while pregnant. Its usage during pregnancy may cause hearing problems (ototoxicity) in the fetus. It is advised to consult your doctor if you plan to conceive or already pregnant before starting GENTAMICIN.

BREAST FEEDING

GENTAMICIN is known to pass through breast milk, and it can harm the baby. Please consult your doctor before taking GENTAMICIN if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply the cream/ointment on your breasts, don't do this shortly before giving a feed.

DRIVING

No interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using GENTAMICIN.

LIVER

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing GENTAMICIN. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.

KIDNEY

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney problems. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing GENTAMICIN. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases