Genta Injection
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Product introduction
Genta Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This may include infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (e.g., pneumonia), brain (e.g., meningitis), sepsis, and some others. However, it is not effective for gonorrhea.
Genta Injection is also widely used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor may shift you to another antibiotic after culture reports become available. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
This medicine may lead to kidney damage and hearing loss as side effects in some patients. Therefore, it is important to follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. It may also cause balance disorder (loss of balance) and injection site pain in some people.
Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests or hearing tests during treatment. Some patients may also be advised to get blood levels of this medicine measured. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become, or breastfeeding.
Genta Injection is also widely used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor may shift you to another antibiotic after culture reports become available. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
This medicine may lead to kidney damage and hearing loss as side effects in some patients. Therefore, it is important to follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. It may also cause balance disorder (loss of balance) and injection site pain in some people.
Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests or hearing tests during treatment. Some patients may also be advised to get blood levels of this medicine measured. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Genta Injection
Benefits of Genta Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Genta Injection is the injection form of an antibiotic medicine that stops the growth of the infection causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, and some others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Genta 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 Genta
- Hearing loss
- Kidney damage
- Balance disorder (loss of balance)
- Injection site pain
How to use Genta Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Genta Injection works
Genta 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 Genta Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Genta 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Genta Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Genta Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Genta Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Genta Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Genta Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Genta Injection?
If you miss a dose of Genta Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action Class
Aminoglycosides
Interaction with drugs
Taking Genta with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney impairment, hearing loss, and low blood magnesium levels.
Your doctor may monitor your electrolyte levels, kidney function, and hear
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
Do not consume Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with Gentamicin. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your k
Concurrent use may potentially damage the kidneys.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
Do not consume Colistin Sulphate with Gentamicin. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Genta Injection
Once A Day
60%
Twice A Day
20%
Twice A Month
20%
What are you using Genta Injection for?
Bacterial inf*
100%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
33%
Average
33%
Poor
33%
What were the side-effects while using Genta Injection?
Balance disor*
20%
Hearing loss
20%
No Side Effec*
20%
Injection sit*
20%
Kidney damage
20%
*Balance disorder (loss of balance), No Side Effect, Injection site pain
FAQs
Is Genta Injection safe?
Genta Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
How is Genta Injection administered?
Genta Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Genta Injection.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, Genta Injection should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Genta Injection can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms during the treatment, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Genta Injection?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Is Genta Injection effective?
Genta Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Genta Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if I don't get better after using Genta Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, consult your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine. The doctor may modify the dose or suggest an alternative medicine.
Can I stop taking Genta Injection when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Genta Injection without consulting the doctor even if you are feeling better. You may experience improvement in your symptoms before the infection is completely cleared. Therefore, for better results, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
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Name: Wockhardt Ltd
Address: Wockhardt Towers, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051, Maharashtra, India
Country of origin: India
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