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Zentax 40 mg Injection

Gentamicin (40mg)

₹7.50


Product Code: 19677
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Global Medisciences Ltd
Constituents

Gentamicin (40mg)

Usage of Zentax 40 mg Injection

Zentax 40 mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Possible Side-effects

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

Unit

2 ml in 1 vial

Manufacturer

Global Medisciences Ltd

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How to use Zentax 40 mg Injection

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

How Medicine Works

Zentax 40 mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Related Warnings

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Zentax 40 mg 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.

Zentax 40 mg 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.

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

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

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

Expert Advice

  • Your doctor has prescribed Zentax 40 mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle. 
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Zentax 40 mg Injection may cause dizziness.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood, urine, or hearing tests while you are on this medication.
  • Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated before and during treatment with this medicine. 
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
  • Discontinue Zentax 40 mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How long does Zentax takes to work?

Usually, Zentax starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. What if I don"t get better after using Zentax?

Inform your doctor if you don"t feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Your doctor may increase the dose of Zentax or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Can I stop taking Zentax if I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Zentax and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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