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Gentamicin
Latest prescription information about Gentamicin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Gentamicin
Pronunciation : Jen-ta-my-sin
Therapeutic Classification : anti- infectives
Trade Name(s):
India- Bactigem Bc-Zole Bp, Becmet-Cg, Belar-G, Biogaracin, Caltec, Clobetamil, Cloma-G, Cortisol-G, Dermonit, Dipgenta, Diprovate, Emugent Dp, Enderm-Gm, G Mycin E, G20/80, Garamax, Garamycin, Gem, Gem Inj, Genka, Genkind, Genmycin, Gensat, Genster, Genta Cort, Genta D, Gentacort, Gentact, Gentalab, Gentam, Gentamicin, Gentamycin, Gentaril, Gent E, Genticyn-B, Genticyn-H, Gentina, Gentopic, Genty, Gentyl-Dm, Gentyric, Gentyric E, Gerocin, Gerocin Dp, Gerocin Bm, Gmf, G-Mycin, Ifb, Indogenta, Ingen, Intagenta, Intragen, Intragen D, Ketajet, Lyramycin, Miclogenta, Mycin, Mygenta, Optocin, Progen Eye, Siogent, Siotech, Steresone, Tamiacin, Tamigen, Tamigen-S, Tenovate-G, Ultramycin, Winderm, Zenotic Ki, Zenta, Zentax, Zincoderm. International- Garamycin, Cidomycin, Septopal. This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for severe bacterial infections. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : IV/IM- The recommended dose is 1.5 to 2 mg/kg loading dose, followed by 1 to 1.7 mg/kg every 8 hours or 5 to 7 mg/kg every 24 hours. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution needed in pregnant and breastfeeding women. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. * Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection. Side Effects : Stomach upset, vomiting, fatigue and pale skin. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2 to 8°C). |
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