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 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gentamicin Injection is used -
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.
Is the use of Gentamicin Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Gentamicin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gentamicin Injection on the Kidneys?
Gentamicin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gentamicin Injection on the Liver?
Using Gentamicin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Gentamicin Injection on the Heart?
You can take Gentamicin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Gentamicin Injection 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 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentamicin Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Gentamicin Injection has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Gentamicin Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gentamicin Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gentamicin Injection
It is safe to take Gentamicin Injection with food.
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.
No, Gentamicin should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of the organism that causes the infection. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Gentamicin 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 kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
No, Gentamicin is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Gentamicin 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.
Rarely, Gentamicin causes itching. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive itching after using this drug, then discuss it with your doctor.
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