Gentamicin Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gentamicin Eye Drop is used -
Is the use of Gentamicin Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Gentamicin Eye Drop should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Gentamicin Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Gentamicin Eye Drop is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gentamicin Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Gentamicin Eye Drop rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gentamicin Eye Drop on the Liver?
Gentamicin Eye Drop is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Gentamicin Eye Drop on the Heart?
Using Gentamicin Eye Drop does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gentamicin Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gentamicin Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentamicin Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gentamicin Eye Drop is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gentamicin Eye Drop, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gentamicin Eye Drop can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Gentamicin Eye Drop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gentamicin Eye Drop is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gentamicin Eye Drop
Taking Gentamicin Eye Drop with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentamicin Eye Drop
Information about the interaction of Gentamicin Eye Drop and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Gentamicin Eye Drop may cause hallucinations infrequently in a few cases only. If you are experiencing hallucinations after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without further delay.
The injectable form of this drug should be taken as per doctor guidance only. Duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of infections. Put 1 -2 drops of eye drop every 4-8 hours or as directed by the doctor and eye ointment is applied 2 - 4 times or directed by the doctor.
Eye drop of this drug may cause eye irritation. This occurs very rarely. If you experience excessive irritation of skin after using this drug, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Gentamicin Eye Drop may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Gentamicin Eye Drop contains gentamicin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It works by stopping the production of proteins that bacteria need to survive. Hence in this way, Gentamicin Eye Drop kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748
