Nexgenta 80mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Volus Pharma Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Gentamicin (80mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Aminoglycosides |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS |
| Action Class | Aminoglycosides |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 510 |
FAQ
What if I don't get better after using Nexgenta 80mg?
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 Nexgenta 80mg when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Nexgenta 80mg 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.
How is Nexgenta 80mg administered?
Nexgenta 80mg 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 Nexgenta 80mg.
Is Nexgenta 80mg safe?
Nexgenta 80mg 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.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Nexgenta 80mg?
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.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, Nexgenta 80mg should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Nexgenta 80mg 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.
Is Nexgenta 80mg effective?
Nexgenta 80mg 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 Nexgenta 80mg too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if you forget to take Nexgenta Injection?
If you miss a dose of Nexgenta 80mg, please consult your doctor.
Nexgenta 80mg Injection Reviews
Nexgenta 80mg 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.
Nexgenta 80mg 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.
Nexgenta 80mg 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.
How Nexgenta 80mg Injection Works
Nexgenta 80mg is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
How to Use Nexgenta 80mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Nexgenta 80mg Injection
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Nexgenta 80mg 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.
Uses of Nexgenta 80mg Injection
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Nexgenta 80mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Nexgenta 80mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nexgenta 80mg 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.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nexgenta 80mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nexgenta 80mg 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.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Nexgenta 80mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nexgenta 80mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nexgenta 80mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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