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Nestogen Injection
Product introduction
Nestogen Injection is also widely used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections. It 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. Your doctor may shift you to another antibiotic after culture reports become available.
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.This medicine may lead to kidney damage and hearing loss as side effects in some patients.
Therefore, it is important to follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. It may also cause balance disorder (loss of balance) and injection site pain in some people.
Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests or hearing tests during treatment. Some patients may also be advised to get blood levels of this medicine measured.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become, or breastfeeding.
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Usage of Nestogen Injection
Side effects of Nestogen Injection
- Hearing loss
- Kidney damage
- Balance disorder (loss of balance)
- Injection site pain
How to use Nestogen Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Functionality of Nestogen Injection
Nestogen Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol with Nestogen Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
Nestogen 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
Nestogen 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
Nestogen Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Nestogen Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nestogen Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Nestogen Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Name: Nestor Pharmaceuticals
Address: G-1, ASHOKA ESTATE, 24, BARAKHAMBA ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110001
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver the product. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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