Gen 20mg Injection 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.

Gen 20mg Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Gen Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Gen Injection

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Gen 20mg Injection 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.

Side effects of Gen Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gen

Hearing loss
Kidney damage
Balance disorder (loss of balance)
Injection site pain

How to use Gen Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Gen 20mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gen 20mg Injection 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gen 20mg Injection 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.

Driving

UNSAFE

Gen 20mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Gen 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gen 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Gen 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Aminoglycosides

Patient concerns

Is clopitab 75mg & Simlup 20 both are blood thiner tab.

Dr. Vishal Arora

Ophthalmology

Ask a gen physician

Abdominal pain and vomiting sins 8 day

Dr. Rohan Bhatt

Dental Surgery

plz consult gen physicians

I have severe body aches. I have white discharge during my regular days. Severe unbreakable joint pains. I had kidney stone problem i few months back. Head aches almost everyday. I also feel severe abdominal pain before and during intercourse. It is really unbreakable at times. I have never consulted a doctor or have done any medical tests. I few months back i had serious issues while consuming antibiotics and had to be hospitalised. This was may be 1 year ago. I really don't know what the symptoms are and whom i need to consult. Please urgent advice. Also to mention i am a pharmacist and do go through a lot of mental and physical stress due to work. And the pain and uneasiness is unbreakable today

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

You should consult a physician as well as a gynae. Get your gen health check up done.

my mom got TSH 4.65 uIU/ml and BP 130/90 hg on dated we consulted doctor and got priscription Thyroup 50 mg for daily early morning on empty stomach. On next visit dated on TSH was 6.330 and BP 140/90 and also mild vertigo when get up in morning. After this doctor replaced Thyroup 50 to Thyroup 75 . After this my mom got BP up to 155/110 and getting vertigo continually day by day. I am feeling that Thyroup is giving side effect or it is not suitable for my mom. I am in worry please help.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

plz do following testfT3 fT4 TSH(3rd gen) , serum creatinine, HB1c, Blood sugar, lipid profile and urine routine

FAQs

Is Gen 20mg Injection safe?

Gen 20mg Injection 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.

How is Gen 20mg Injection administered?

Gen 20mg Injection 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 Gen 20mg Injection.

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, Gen 20mg Injection should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Gen 20mg Injection 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.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Gen 20mg Injection?

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.

Is Gen 20mg Injection effective?

Gen 20mg Injection 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 Gen 20mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if I don't get better after using Gen 20mg Injection?

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 Gen 20mg Injection when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Gen 20mg Injection 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.

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MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Aminoglycosides. 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. pp. 1515-16.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Aminoglycosides & Spectinomycin. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 811-12.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 620-22.
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