Bacterial infections

In Bacterial infections G Kacin 500mg 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.

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

G Kacin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. These may include infections of the urinary tract bones and joints lungs (eg. pneumonia) brain blood among others. It is also used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections.G Kacin 500mg Injection 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 and should not be self-administered. 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.Common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions and increased blood urea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition does not improve despite treatment.Some patients receiving high doses may develop balance disorder (loss of balance) kidney damage and hearing loss. Therefore please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may also monitor you with regular kidney function tests hearing tests and urine tests during treatment. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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

- Alcohol : SAFE <p> Consuming alcohol with G Kacin 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> G Kacin 500mg 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 <p> G Kacin 500mg 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 <p> G Kacin 500mg Injection may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> G Kacin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of G Kacin 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> G Kacin 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of G Kacin 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of G Kacin 500mg Injection please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Aminoglycosides|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Aminoglycosides

Bacterial infections

Increased blood urea | Injection site reactions (pain swelling redness)

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. For how long can G Kacin 500mg Injection be taken?::: The usual course of treatment with G Kacin 500mg Injection is about 7 to 10 days. However your doctor will decide your dose depending on the condition you are being treated for. Continue taking G Kacin 500mg Injection in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit. Do not alter the dose of the medicine on your own consult your doctor first.| Q. Is G Kacin 500mg Injection safe?::: G Kacin 500mg 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.| Q. How is G Kacin 500mg Injection administered?::: G Kacin 500mg 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 the maximum benefit from G Kacin 500mg Injection.| Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?::: No G Kacin 500mg Injection should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of G Kacin 500mg 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.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of G Kacin 500mg 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.| Q. What if I don't get better after using G Kacin 500mg 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.| Q. Can I stop taking G Kacin 500mg Injection when I feel better?::: No do not stop taking G Kacin 500mg Injection and complete the full course of treatment even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.| Q. Can I take alcohol while on G Kacin 500mg Injection?::: You should avoid alcohol while being on treatment with G Kacin 500mg Injection. Alcohol consumption may worsen the dizziness and sleepiness that might be caused by G Kacin 500mg Injection. However if you do have alcohol and experience any side effects consult your doctor.