Gerta Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Zydus Cadila |
| Active Ingredient | Ertapenem (1gm) |
| Storage | Store below 25°C |
| Chemical Class | Carbapenem derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cell wall active agent -Carbapenems |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 379 |
FAQ
Does Gerta have any effect on blood sugar levels if taken to treat infections of diabetic foot?
Rare reports suggest that Gerta may decrease the blood sugar levels, but this medicine does not affect the blood sugar levels in everyone. However, it is important to keep monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly. Consult your doctor if you experience any sudden dip in blood sugar levels.
What if I cannot tolerate Gerta?
It is common to have minor side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache but generally these settle down. If these symptoms trouble you, contact your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine to help you get rid of these symptoms. Serious side effects occur in very rare cases. But, if you experience any serious complication, seek immediate medical advice.
What is drug resistance? Is it possible to develop resistance to Gerta?
Drug resistance is a condition in which the bacteria gets modified in your body and stops reacting to the medicine. Because of this, the medicine stops working. Resistance to Gerta is not very common at least for the bacteria against which it works.
Is Gerta safe to be used in children?
Safety of Gerta in children less than 3 months of age has not yet been assessed. However, the side effects and effectivity of Gerta in children beyond the age of 3 months is almost similar when compared with adults.
I feel better now. Can I stop taking Gerta?
No. Make sure to receive all doses your doctor has prescribed, even if you feel better. This is because your symptoms may have improved but chances are that the infection is still present in your body. Skipping doses can increase the risk of developing an infection that is resistant to medication. So, continue taking Gerta as prescribed. After you have finished all the doses, your doctor may advise you on some tests to make sure your infection has completely cleared up.
What if you forget to take Gerta?
If you miss a dose of Gerta, please consult your doctor.
Gerta Injection Reviews
Gerta is an antibiotic belonging to the carbapenem group that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems.
Gerta is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of 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 keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, 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 diarrhea, nausea, headache, infused vein complication. 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 will not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, liver, or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.
Gerta is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of 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 keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, 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 diarrhea, nausea, headache, infused vein complication. 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 will not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, liver, or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.
How Gerta Injection Works
Gerta is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
How to Use Gerta Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Gerta Injection
- In Severe bacterial infections: Gerta works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is a versatile medicine used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), abdomen, urinary tract, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine is usually given as an injection by a doctor or nurse.Gerta 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.
Uses of Gerta Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Gerta Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gerta is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Gerta is recommended.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gerta is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gerta may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Certain side effects, such as dizziness and sleepiness, have been reported with Gerta, which may affect some patients’ ability to drive or operate machinery
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gerta is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Gerta does not cause any harmful side effects.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gerta should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gerta may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Your doctor may monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medication.
- It is given by a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 20 to 60 minutes.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Inform your doctor if you develop severe stomach pain or if you find blood in your stools.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or if you are taking any seizure medication before starting treatment with this medication.
- Gerta is an antibiotic that's usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
References
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- Petri WA Jr. Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Other β -Lactam Antibiotics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1500.
- Ertapenem. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck and Co., Inc.; 2001 [revised Feb. 2012].
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).