Introduction to Genticare Injection

It is an aminoglycoside antibiotic injection which is used to provide treatment for various types of bacterial infections. This injection is used to take treatment for both gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial infection. 

Safety Advice for Genticare Injection

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Inform the doctor if patient has Kidney impairment before taking this medication.

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Inform the doctor if patient has liver impairment before taking this medication.

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This medication can cause side effects like blurry vision and dizziness which can affect driving ability.

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Take advise with doctor before initiating this medication.

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Take advise with doctor before initiating this medication.

How Genticare Injection works

It works by binding with the bacterial ribosome and inhibiting the synthesis of protein which ultimately leads to the death of bacteria.

How To Use Genticare Injection

  • Follow prescribed dosage by care professionals.
  • It is taken by intramuscularly or intravenously by the healthcare professionals and duration and dosage depend on the severity and type of infection.

Special Precautions About Genticare Injection

  • If the symptom of infection persists or worsen after 10-15 days of treatment, then it is advised to revisit for doctor contact.
  • In case of child and elder, use this medication with caution.
  • If patient has pre-existing hearing problems, neuromuscular disorder and kidney disease, then they should inform their doctor.

Benefits Of Genticare Injection

  • Effective treatment for broad range of bacterial infection.
  • Use to treat Respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections and sepsis.

Side Effects Of Genticare Injection

  • Hearing loss
  • Balance issues
  • Kidney damage
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Similar Medicine Of Genticare Injection

What If I Missed A Dose Of Genticare Injection

  • If patient missed any dose, then they should contact their doctor and take instructions. 
  • Do not attempt to doubling the dose to make up missed dose.

Health And Lifestyle

Follow healthcare provider's instructions. Take nutritious diet and plenty of water to provide support for immune system. To prevent bacterial spread, maintain good hygiene practices.

Drug Interaction

  • Diuretics
  • Nephrotoxic drugs (vancomycin and Amphotericin B)
  • Succinylcholine, and Tubocurarine
  • Cephalosporins and Penicillin.

Drug Food Interaction

  • N/A

Disease Explanation

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Bacterial infection is described as when harmful bacteria enter into the body then multiply and cause illness. due to these infections various part of body like Urinary tract, bloodstream and skin. To prevent and manage these infections, timely and appropriate antibiotic treatment is essential.

FAQ's on Genticare Injection

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Pranav ayush

MBA in Pharmaceutical

Content Updated on

Thursday, 13 June, 2024

Sources

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://cdscoonline.gov.in/CDSCO/Drugs Drugs.com. Gentamicin. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.drugs.com/pregnancy/gentamicin.html 

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