Gercillin 500 MG Injection

Gercillin 500 MG Injection is an antibiotic medication used to fight bacterial infections. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of penicillin and treats urinary tract infections, pneumonia, respiratory tract infections, meningitis, or gonorrhea, infections of the stomach or intestines.

The doctor should be informed if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant during the course of this medicine. It is advised to avoid Gercillin 500 MG Injection if you are allergic to any penicillin antibiotic or you have received any immunisation of vaccination.

Gercillin 500 MG Injection hardly causes any side effects. In rare cases, side effects such as nausea, vomiting, high level of eosinophils, skin rashes, swelling of tongue and diarrhoea might occur.

The dosage of this medication should be taken as prescribed by your doctor, which depends on your age, your kidney function, and the type of bacteria causing the infection. It should be taken as directed by a doctor. Unnecessary use or overdose of this medication will decrease its effectiveness and hence must be avoided.

• Bacterial Meningitis

  This medication is used for treating meningitis, an inflammation of the protective membranes which surround the brain and spinal cord caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis.

• Respiratory Tract Infection

  This medication treats respiratory tract infections like pneumonia and bronchitis, caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus.

• Endocarditis

  This medication can cure Endocarditis, an inflammation of inner layer of heart caused due to Streptococcus species i.e. Staphylococci, and Enterococci.

• Bacterial Septicemia

  This medication also treats Septicemia, an infection of the blood caused by Staphylococci and Streptococcus pyogenes.

• Urinary Tract Infection

  This medication treats urinary tract infection caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

• Allergy

  Gercillin 500 MG Injection is not recommended if a patient has a known history of allergy to it or any other antibiotics of Penicillins and Cephalosporins groups.

• Diarrhoea

• Skin Rash

• Pain At The Injection Site

• Fever With Chills

• Seizures

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for a duration of about 3 to 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The top effect of this medication is usually observed in 1 to 2 hours after administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, it should be used only after consulting a doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, it does not contain habit forming tendencies.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is advised to consult a doctor before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gercillin 500 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Versatillin 500 MG Injection

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Olin 500 MG Injection

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Aristocillin 500 MG Injection

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd

• Piracillin 500 MG Injection

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Roscillin 250 MG Injection

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advised to take the missed dose as soon as possible. The missed dose can be skipped if it's already time for the next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Doctor consultation is recommended if an overdose is suspected.

The medication belonging to Aminopenicillins works by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis, hence inhibiting the growth and multiplication of the bacteria.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is not known. It is suggested to consult your doctor.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Atenolol

  Gercillin 500 MG Injection should not be taken in combination with atenolol. In such cases, low dosage of Gercillin 500 MG Injection should be given based on the condition. Frequent monitoring of blood pressure is recommended. Any signs of increased blood pressure or kidney function impairment should be reported to the doctor immediately.

  Chloroquine

  The effect of Gercillin 500 MG Injection decreases, if taken in the presence of chloroquine. The doctor should be informed if you are receiving these two medications together. A time gap of at least 2 hours must be maintained between doses of these two medications.

  Doxycycline

  The effect of Gercillin 500 MG Injection is not fully observed in the presence of doxycycline. Inform the doctor if you are receiving these two medications together. An alternate medication would be prescribed by your doctor based on the clinical condition.

  Methotrexate

  Gercillin 500 MG Injection might increase the blood levels if taken with methotrexate, especially when large doses are given. Any symptoms of nausea, vomiting, mouth ulcers and low blood cell counts must be reported to the doctor as soon as possible. Suitable dose adjustments should be done or any other antibiotics can be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Warfarin

  Gercillin 500 MG Injection should be used with cautious with Warfarin, especially in the elderly population with kidney or liver injury. Any symptoms of bleeding, blood in vomiting or stools should be reported to the doctor. Frequent monitoring of blood cell count is advised.

• Interaction with Disease

  Impaired Kidney Function

  Gercillin 500 MG Injection is not recommended in patients suffering from impaired kidney functioning. Suitable dose adjustments have to be done based on the severity of kidney function. It is also advised to take kidney function tests regularly.

  Colitis

  Patients having a history of Colitis should be monitored closely while on this medication.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  This medication may not be completely absorbed in the presence of food. Hence, it should be taken at least an hour before or at least 2 hours after meals.

• Ques : What is Gercillin 500 MG Injection?

  Ans : Ampicillin is a medication which has Ampicillin as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the release of bacterias in bacterial cell wall. Ampicillin is used to avoid respiratory tract infections and endocarditis symptoms. It is used to treat conditions such as Meningitis, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, bacterial infections and Septicemia.

• Ques : What are the uses of Gercillin 500 MG Injection?

  Ans : Ampicillin is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Meningitis, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bronchitis and Septicemia. Besides these, it can also be used to treat conditions like respiratory tract infections and endocarditis. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Ampicillin to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Gercillin 500 MG Injection?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Ampicillin. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include nausea, vomiting, anemia and headache. Apart from these, using Ampicillin may further lead to hypersensitivity reactions, Thrombocytopenia and diarrhea. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Gercillin 500 MG Injection?

  Ans : Ampicillin should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Ampicillin. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.