Gertic 400mg Injection

Short Description

Gertic 400mg Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Gertic 400mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is useful for treating adults as well as children. It is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that only covers the gram-positive type of bacteria. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It may also be combined with other antibiotics to treat additional types of bacteria. Some people may develop local injection site reactions like pain, swelling, redness. However, this is usually minor and temporary. Other side effects like fever, itching, and skin rash may be seen occasionally. Monitoring with regular kidney function tests may be needed while you are being treated with this medication. Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it may cause dizziness and headaches. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

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

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

Do not take Gertic 400mg Injection if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Do not take Gertic 400mg Injection if you are pregnant.

Gertic 400mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Gertic 400mg Injection is used for treating serious bacterial infections which cannot be treated with other antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins. Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. It is given by an injection or drip into a vein or into a muscle. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and headaches. Do not take Gertic 400mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.