Gerta Injection

Name: Gerta Injection
SKU: SKU-88197
Price: 3021 INR
Availability: InStock

₹ 3,021

₹ 3,597

16%

Highlights

Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition: Ertapenem (1gm)
Storage: Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8C). Do not freeze.

Features

Packaging	vial of 1 ml Injection
Packaging Type	1 Vial
Primary Use	Severe bacterial infections
Common Side Effects	Headache \| Diarrhea \| Infusion site inflammation
Alcohol Interaction	SAFE
Pregnancy Interaction	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lactation Interaction	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction	UNSAFE
Kidney Interaction	CAUTION
Liver Interaction	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gerta Injection is an antibiotic belonging to the carbapenem group that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, blood and brain (eg. meningitis). It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. Gerta Injection is commonly used to treat seriously ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep on taking the injection for as long as you have been prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen. Some people may develop side effects like diarrhea, nausea, headache, infused vein complication. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, liver, or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.