Genpod 200mg Tablet

Genpod 200mg Tablet

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Information about Genpod 200mg Tablet (Brand: Genecia Healthcare) - Uses: Tuberculosis (TB)

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  • Salt Combination: Streptomycin (200mg)
  • Brand: Genecia Healthcare
  • Uses: Tuberculosis (TB)

Description

  • Genpod 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis, in combination with other medicines
  • It works by stopping the growth of tubercular bacteria
  • Rarely, it may also be used to treat some other types of infections
  • Genpod 200mg Tablet is given as an injection directly into a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional
  • It should be used regularly 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 a skin rash, vomiting, fever, and vertigo as side effects
  • Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine
  • Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment
  • Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if any of the side effects bother you.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as this medicine may cause dizziness
  • It is not recommended for use during pregnancy
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Genpod 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Genpod 200mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CAUTION: Genpod 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Genpod 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Genpod 200mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Genpod 200mg Tablet 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.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Genpod 200mg Tablet 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.
Alcohol: SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Genpod 200mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action: Aminoglycosides
Therapeutic class: ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Aminoglycosides

Uses

Uses of Genpod 200mg Tablet

  • In Tuberculosis (TB) Genpod 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that is used in combination with few other medicines to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well
  • It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection
  • This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered
  • Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Genpod 200mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Genpod 200mg Tablet
  • Skin rash
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Vertigo

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