Netilgem 25mg Injection
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Product introduction
Netilgem 25mg 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), blood, and some others.
Netilgem 25mg Injection may also be 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 cause toxicity of the ear (ototoxicity) or kidney damage 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. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Netilgem 25mg Injection may also be 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 cause toxicity of the ear (ototoxicity) or kidney damage 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. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Netilgem Injection
Benefits of Netilgem Injection
In Bacterial infections
Netilgem 25mg 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 Netilgem 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 Netilgem
- Ototoxicity
- Kidney damage
How to use Netilgem Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Netilgem Injection works
Netilgem 25mg 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 Netilgem 25mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Netilgem 25mg 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Netilgem 25mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Netilgem 25mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Netilgem 25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Netilgem 25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Netilgem 25mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Netilgem Injection?
If you miss a dose of Netilgem 25mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Netilgem 25mg 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 an injection into muscle, vein, or drip (infusion) into vein.
- 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 Netilgem 25mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Aminoglycosides
Interaction with drugs
Taking Netilgem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney impairment, hearing loss, and low blood magnesium levels.
Your doctor may monitor your electrolyte levels, kidney function, and hear
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
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Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
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Concurrent use may potentially damage the kidneys.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Netilgem 25mg Injection safe?
Netilgem 25mg 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 Netilgem 25mg Injection administered?
Netilgem 25mg 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 Netilgem 25mg Injection.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, Netilgem 25mg Injection should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Netilgem 25mg 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.
Is Netilgem 25mg Injection effective?
Netilgem 25mg 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 Netilgem 25mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if I don't get better after using Netilgem 25mg 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 Netilgem 25mg Injection when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Netilgem 25mg Injection without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
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Marketer details
Name: Nova Indus Pharmaceuticals
Address: No. 62, Radha Krishna, Nirmal Complex, Power House Road Babyal, Babyal, Ambala-133005, Haryana, India
Country of origin: India
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