Genticyn 80mg Injection (Gentamicin 80mg)

Genticyn 80mg Injection

Genticyn 80 MG Injection is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used for the short-term treatment of serious bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, abdomen, blood, brain, urinary tract, bones and joints. This injection kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.

Common side effects of Genticyn 80 MG Injection are pain at the injection site, skin rash, headache, weakness, and dizziness. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. High doses of this medicine may cause damage to your hearing, sense of balance, and kidneys. Perform your kidney function and hearing tests during treatment.

Genticyn 80 MG Injection is administered into your vein or muscle by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment. This injection should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are caused by bacteria. Using an antibiotic when it is not required can make it less effective for future infections.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Genticyn 80 MG Injection
Genticare 80 MG Injection
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Germenta 80 MG Injection
Zydus Cadila
Magenta 80 MG Injection
Wockhardt Ltd.
Ranbiotic 80 MG Injection
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Zygenta 80 MG Injection
Zydus Cadila

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Genticyn 80 MG Injection
Stomach pain
Headache
Blurred vision
Decrease in frequency of urination
Hearing loss
Dizziness when getting up suddenly from a sitting position
Dry mouth
Fast heartbeat
Itching or rash
Increased salivation
Pain at the injection site

Uses of Genticyn 80 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Bacteremia
Bacteremia is the presence of bacteria in the blood. Bacteria can sometimes enter your bloodstream from dental or medical procedures, or from infections. If this condition left untreated it can lead to septicemia which is an infection of the blood caused by bacteria. Genticyn 80 MG Injection is used for the treatment of bacteremia.
Intra-abdominal Infection
Intra-abdominal infection (IAI) describes several infections such as peritonitis (swelling of the peritoneum-lining of the abdominal wall), pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas- an organ located behind the lower part of the stomach), diverticulitis (swelling of diverticula- one or more small pouches in the intestine), cholecystitis (swelling of the gallbladder-a small digestive organ that sits just under the liver), and cholangitis (swelling of the bile duct system). Genticyn 80 MG Injection is used to treat infections occurring within the abdomen caused by bacteria.
Bacterial Meningitis
Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the meninges, the protective layer that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It starts when bacteria get into your bloodstream and travel to your brain and spinal cord. Genticyn 80 MG Injection is used to treat bacterial meningitis.
Bone and Joint infections
Bone and joint infections occur in the bones and joints. Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone and septic arthritis is an infection in a joint. These infections can occur due to a bone/joint injury or through blood by which bacteria, virus, or fungi invade a bone/joint. Genticyn 80 MG Injection is used for the treatment of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis caused by bacteria.
Skin and soft tissue infections
Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. Genticyn 80 MG Injection is used to treat all skin infections including abscess caused by bacteria.
Urinary tract infections
An infection in any part of your urinary system- the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra is called urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are the most common infections in humans and woman are at greater risk of getting this infection. UTI’s can occur as complicated or uncomplicated urinary tract infections.

Complicated UTI’s are caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria (the bacteria may become non-responsive to more than one antibiotic) and can occur due to structural and functional abnormalities of the urinary tract. Uncomplicated urinary tract infection is an infection of the urinary tract in a healthy individual with a normal and functional urinary tract and no known reasons to develop a UTI. Genticyn 80 MG Injection is used to treat complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by bacteria.
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (lung infection) that is acquired outside the hospital. CAP can be bacterial or viral. Genticyn 80 MG Injection is used to treat CAP caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.

Related Products

List of related products
Genticyn (Abbott) 0.3 % Eye Drops
Genticyn 20 MG Injection
Genticyn 60 MG Injection

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid using Genticyn 80 MG Injection if you are previously allergic to it. Some patients may get allergic reactions to this medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Genticyn 80 MG Injection should not be used during pregnancy unless there are no safer options. The use of gentamicin in pregnant women caused some babies to have birth defects. However, in some serious conditions, your doctor may recommend this medicine if the benefit is greater than the risk of harm to the baby.
Breast-feeding
It is best to be cautious before using Genticyn 80 MG Injection while breastfeeding because it is not known whether this medicine crosses into human milk. Hence it should only be used if the benefit is greater than the risk of harm to the baby. If used, the baby should be observed for symptoms such as diarrhoea and yeast infection.
General warnings
Antibiotic resistance
The entire course of treatment with Genticyn 80 MG Injection should be completed, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance.
Hearing loss and kidney damage
High doses of Genticyn 80 MG Injection may cause damage to your hearing, sense of balance, and kidneys. Perform your kidney function and hearing tests during treatment.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since Genticyn 80 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Genticyn 80 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of an overdose are very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Furosemide
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Cephalosporins
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Genticyn 80 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any undesirable side effects to the doctor promptly. Gentamicin injection price may vary based on the strengths.