Merigenta 80 mg Injection is used to treat various severe bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Merigenta 80 mg Injection are as follows:<ul><li>Treatment of urinary tract infections: Merigenta 80 mg Injection is effective in managing recurrent infections of the kidneys, urinary ducts, and bladder caused by susceptible bacteria.</li><li>Treatment of respiratory tract infections: Merigenta 80 mg Injection helps treat serious lung and airway infections, especially in hospitalized patients.</li><li>Management of skin and soft tissue infections: Merigenta 80 mg Injection is used to treat infections in the skin and soft tissues, including infected burns and wounds.</li><li>Treatment of sepsis: Merigenta 80 mg Injection is used to manage sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the spread of bacteria into the bloodstream.</li><li>Broad-spectrum antibacterial action: Merigenta 80 mg Injection works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby halting bacterial growth and reproduction.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Merigenta 80 mg Injection is an antibiotic that treats severe/serious bacterial infections. It contains Gentamicin which works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thus inhibiting bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them. Merigenta 80 mg Injection is useful in treating recurrent infections of kidneys, urinary ducts and bladder, lungs and airways infections during hospitalization, infections of the skin and soft tissues, including burns, and sepsis (blood poisoning by bacteria).

FAQs

What is the use of Merigenta 80 mg Injection?

Merigenta 80 mg Injection belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat serious bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness.

How does Merigenta 80 mg Injection work?

Merigenta 80 mg Injection is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

In which conditions should I stay cautious while using Merigenta 80 mg Injection?

Merigenta 80 mg Injection should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver/kidney problems, cystic fibrosis, hearing problems, low blood minerals/electrolyte imbalance, myasthenia gravis (muscular weakness), and Parkinson's disease.

I am undergoing vaccination for typhoid this week. Can I take Merigenta 80 mg Injection?

Merigenta 80 mg Injection can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Does Merigenta 80 mg Injection cause abnormal liver function tests?

Merigenta 80 mg Injection may cause abnormal liver function tests as one of its side effects. It may increase the levels of liver enzymes and blood bilirubin. Please consult your doctor before starting Merigenta 80 mg Injection if you have any history of liver problems.

Does Merigenta 80 mg Injection cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Merigenta 80 mg Injection. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during usage of antibiotics like Merigenta 80 mg Injection. Therefore, when the patient has diarrhoea, undergoing an examination is advised to rule out the chances of CDAD following Merigenta 80 mg Injection therapy.