Genta Swift 40mg Injection
Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 2 ml in 1 vial
7.80

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Gentamicin (40mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal otologicals

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Genta Swift 40mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Genta Swift 40mg Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Genta Swift 40mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Genta Swift 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Genta Swift 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Genta Swift 40mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Gentamicin   40mg

Uses of Genta Swift Injection
Genta Swift 40mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How to use Genta Swift Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Genta Swift Injection works
Genta Swift 40mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Skin rash, Diarrhoea, Hearing loss, Balance disorder (loss of balance).

Expert advice for Genta Swift Injection
It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion), as an injection directly into a vein or into a muscle; or as an ear or eye drops. Do not drive immediately after using gentamicin eyedrops because gentamicin in the eye may cause temporary  blurring of vision. Gentamicin should be used with caution in premature babies because of their kidney immaturity, and in elderly people. Gentamicin may cause damage to the kidneys and/or nerves. Consult your doctor for monitoring  Kidney function and drug levels in the blood  during treatment. Consult your doctor, if you experience hearing loss, dizziness, numbness, skin tingling, muscle twitching, or seizures which may be signs of nerve damage. Do not start or continue the gentamicin and consult your doctor:

If you have inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media), kidney or liver problem, open wound or damaged skin.
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you experience itching, skin rashes, swelling of face, lips, throat or difficulty in breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Genta swift a macrolide, steroid or a sulfa drug?
Genta swift does not contain sulfa and is not a macrolide, or steroidal drug. It is a broad spectrum aminoglycoside

Q. Is Genta swift nephrotoxic?
Yes, Genta swift is a nephrotoxic drug. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Is Genta swift safe for babies?
Genta swift is safe for babies if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Genta swift cause hearing loss or burn?
Yes Genta swift can cause hearing loss if used inappropriately. It can cause burning of eyes

Q. Is Genta swift used for pink eye?
Yes, Genta swift is used in the treatment of pink eye (conjunctivitis). Please consult your doctor before use

Q. Does Genta swift dialyze out?
Yes, Genta swift is a dialyzable drug

Q. What organisms does Genta swift cover?
Genta swift is mainly effective against pseudomonas, escherichia, enterobacter, klebsiella, staphylococcus, salmonella, serratia, and shigella species but rarely effective against streptococci and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (mrsa)

Q. Does it cover anaerobes?
It does not act against anaerobes.