Gentamicin

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Gentamicin Injection Information

Gentamicin Injection is a prescription medicine. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Gentamicin Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Gentamicin Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Gentamicin Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gentamicin Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Gentamicin Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Gentamicin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Gentamicin Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gentamicin Injection in conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease.

Besides this, Gentamicin Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gentamicin Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.


Gentamicin Injection Benefits & Uses

Gentamicin Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Gentamicin Injection Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gentamicin Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Gentamicin Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Gentamicin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Gentamicin Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Gentamicin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Gentamicin Injection on the Kidneys?


    Gentamicin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Gentamicin Injection on the Liver?


    Using Gentamicin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Gentamicin Injection on the Heart?


    You can take Gentamicin without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Gentamicin Injection with Other Drugs

Gentamicin Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Gentamicin Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gentamicin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Gentamicin Injection

  • Is this Gentamicin Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Gentamicin Injection has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Gentamicin Injection can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Gentamicin Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Gentamicin Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Gentamicin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Gentamicin Injection


    It is safe to take Gentamicin Injection with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Gentamicin Injection


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gentamicin Injection with alcohol.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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

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


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