Gmi, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Gmi have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gmi. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Gmi have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Gmi are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Gmi's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Gmi has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gmi related warnings section.
Gmi can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gmi in conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease.
Drug reaction of Gmi with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Gmi, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Gmi 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Gmi safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Gmi. If you are pregnant, do not take Gmi without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gmi safe during breastfeeding?
Gmi does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gmi on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Gmi on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Gmi on the Liver?
Gmi is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Gmi on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Gmi for the heart.
Gmi 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 Gmi unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gmi habit forming or addictive?
Gmi does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gmi you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Gmi should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Gmi is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gmi
You can take Gmi with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gmi
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gmi and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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, Gmi can cause nephrotoxicity. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe nephrotoxicity after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Usually, Gmi is given for short-term treatment (7 days), your doctor may prescribe it for a longer duration as per the need based on infection severity after re-evaluating. Use it as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Gmi is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by the doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as pain at the site of injection, joint pain, and unusual tiredness. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Gmi 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.
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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
