Gentavet Injection 100 ml

Gentavet Injection 100 ml belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat serious bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. 

Gentavet Injection 100 ml is composed of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It prevents bacteria from synthesising essential proteins required to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. 

Gentavet Injection 100 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Gentavet Injection 100 ml may cause a few side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Gentavet Injection 100 ml include stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, light-headedness, headache, mood changes, joint pain, itching or rash, pain and swelling at the injection site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver/kidney problems, cystic fibrosis (a genetic disorder that affects the digestive and respiratory system), hearing problems, electrolyte imbalance, myasthenia gravis (muscular weakness), or Parkinson's disease before starting Gentavet Injection 100 ml. Gentavet Injection 100 ml should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Gentavet Injection 100 ml may cause light-headedness; in such cases, please do not drive until you are alert. Gentavet Injection 100 ml may cause dizziness/vertigo; hence avoid or limit alcohol consumption. 

Gentavet Injection 100 ml is an antibiotic that treats severe/serious bacterial infections. It contains Gentamicin which works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thus inhibiting bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them. Gentavet Injection 100 ml is useful in treating recurrent infections of kidneys, urinary ducts and bladder, lungs and airways infections during hospitalization, infections of the skin and soft tissues, including burns, and sepsis (blood poisoning by bacteria).

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Gentavet Injection 100 ml. Let your doctor know if you have any liver/kidney problems, cystic fibrosis, hearing problems, low blood minerals, myasthenia gravis, or Parkinson's disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting this medicine. Gentavet Injection 100 ml may cause dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects like dizziness while undergoing treatment. 

• Liver and kidney function monitoring (Liver and kidney function tests) are recommended in patients with severe liver and kidney diseases.
• Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during the usage of antibiotics. Please consult your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea.