Gentamicin Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

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 Dosage & How to Take
Gentamicin Injection Side Effects
Gentamicin Injection Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Gentamicin Injection with Other Drugs
Gentamicin Injection Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Gentamicin Injection
Gentamicin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Gentamicin Injection Benefits & Uses

Gentamicin Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gentamicin Injection is used -

Gentamicin Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Gentamicin Injection safe for pregnant women?

Gentamicin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Gentamicin without medical advice.

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?

Very few cases of side effects of Gentamicin on kidney have been reported.

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?

Gentamicin is completely safe for 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

Tacrolimus

Bacitracin

Capreomycin

Furosemide

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

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 -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Gentamicin Injection

Is this Gentamicin Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Gentamicin Injection is addictive.

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?

Yes, but take Gentamicin Injection only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Gentamicin Injection for mental disorders.

No

Gentamicin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gentamicin Injection

Taking Gentamicin Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentamicin Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gentamicin Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gentamicin Injection

Question over 5 years ago

What is Gentamicin?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Gentamicin is a brand name of gentamicin and it is available in the form of Injection, eye drop, cream. It belongs to the class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of eye, skin, and body.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Gentamicin cover Pseudomonas?

Dr. MBBS , Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Gentamicin covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Gentamicin?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gentamicin cause hearing loss?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, Gentamicin may cause hearing loss (deafness) in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing hearing loss after this drug, then you are advised to consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Gentamicin cause eye irritation?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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.

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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

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Gentamicin Injection Information

Gentamicin Injection Benefits & Uses

Gentamicin Injection Dosage & How to Take

Gentamicin Injection Side Effects

Gentamicin Injection Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Gentamicin Injection with Other Drugs

Gentamicin Injection Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Gentamicin Injection

Gentamicin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Gentamicin Injection

Question over 5 years ago

What is Gentamicin?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Question over 4 years ago

Does Gentamicin cover Pseudomonas?

Dr. MBBS , Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Gentamicin?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gentamicin cause hearing loss?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Question over 4 years ago

Does Gentamicin cause eye irritation?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

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