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G Mycin 80mg Injection
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
G Mycin 80mg 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 (eg. pneumonia), brain (eg. meningitis), sepsis and some others. However, it is not effective for gonorrhea.
G Mycin 80mg Injection 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, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine.
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. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
G Mycin 80mg Injection 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, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine.
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. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Uses of G Mycin Injection
Side effects of G Mycin Injection
Common
- Hearing loss
- Kidney damage
- Balance disorder (loss of balance)
- Injection site pain
How to use G Mycin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How G Mycin Injection works
G Mycin 80mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with G Mycin 80mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
G Mycin 80mg 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.
Breastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
G Mycin 80mg 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
G Mycin 80mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
G Mycin 80mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of G Mycin 80mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of G Mycin 80mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take G Mycin Injection?
If you miss a dose of G Mycin 80mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Interaction with Drugs
Taking G Mycin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient Concerns
Do you have any questions related to G Mycin 80mg Injection ?
FAQs
Q. How long does G Mycin takes to work?
Usually, G Mycin 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 G Mycin?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Your doctor may increase the dose of G Mycin 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 G Mycin if I feel better?
No, do not stop taking G Mycin 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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References
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- 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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Manufacturer/Marketer Address
BPL Medical Technologies, 11th KM Arakere, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru - 560076
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