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Composition :

GENTAMICIN-80MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Marc Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Medicinal Benefits

Marcogenta 80 Injection 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. Marcogenta 80 Injection 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).

About Marcogenta 80 Injection

Marcogenta 80 Injection 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. 

Marcogenta 80 Injection 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. 

Marcogenta 80 Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Marcogenta 80 Injection may cause a few side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Marcogenta 80 Injection 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 Marcogenta 80 Injection . Marcogenta 80 Injection should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Marcogenta 80 Injection may cause light-headedness; in such cases, please do not drive until you are alert. Marcogenta 80 Injection may cause dizziness/vertigo; hence avoid or limit alcohol consumption. 

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Marcogenta 80 Injection is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

Marcogenta 80 Injection should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver/kidney problems, cystic fibrosis, hearing problems, low blood minerals/electrolyte imbalance, myasthenia gravis (muscular weakness), and Parkinson's disease.

Marcogenta 80 Injection can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Marcogenta 80 Injection may cause abnormal liver function tests as one of its side effects. It may increase the levels of liver enzymes and blood bilirubin. Please consult your doctor before starting Marcogenta 80 Injection if you have any history of liver problems.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Marcogenta 80 Injection . Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during usage of antibiotics like Marcogenta 80 Injection . Therefore, when the patient has diarrhoea, undergoing an examination is advised to rule out the chances of CDAD following Marcogenta 80 Injection therapy.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

10, H.V.E.S, Building Complex, Kandaswamy Lane, Sultan Bazar Hyderabad-500029, Andhra Pradesh, India
Other Info - MAR0254

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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GENTAMICIN-80MGOther symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
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GENTAMICIN-80MGMyasthenia gravis and other myoneural disorders
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