Gecycle 50mg Injection
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Product introduction
Gecycle 50mg Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the body like skin, intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. But, it will not treat a viral infection.
Gecycle 50mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein by a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should have your injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like headache, vomiting, nausea, increased liver enzymes, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffering from any liver problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your liver function.
Gecycle 50mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein by a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should have your injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like headache, vomiting, nausea, increased liver enzymes, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffering from any liver problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your liver function.
Uses of Gecycle Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Gecycle Injection
In Severe bacterial infections
Gecycle 50mg Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia), stomach, and skin. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Gecycle 50mg Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Gecycle Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gecycle
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Increased liver enzymes
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
How to use Gecycle Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Gecycle Injection works
Gecycle 50mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Gecycle 50mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gecycle 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gecycle 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gecycle 50mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gecycle 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Gecycle 50mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Gecycle 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gecycle 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gecycle Injection?
If you miss a dose of Gecycle 50mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Gecycle 50mg Injection is an antibiotic that is usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Gecycle 50mg Injection affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tetracyclines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Tetracyclines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Gecycle with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain.
Do not consume Isotretinoin with Tigecycline.
Concurrent use may cause increased pressure around the brain.
Do not consume Tretinoin with Tigecycline.
Tigecycline may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Tigecycline. If Purified Vi Polys
Concurrent use may cause a risk of increased pressure around the brain.
Do not consume Acitretin with Tigecycline.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of liver damage.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine or jaundice and
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Gecycle 50mg Injection takes to work?
Usually, Gecycle 50mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can the use of Gecycle 50mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Gecycle 50mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
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Name: Indoco Remedies Ltd
Address: Indoco House, 166 CST Road, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400 098, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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