Gentamycin Injection
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Product introduction
Gentamycin Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This may include infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (e.g., pneumonia), brain (e.g., meningitis), sepsis, and some others. However, it is not effective for gonorrhea.
Gentamycin Injection is also widely used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor may shift you to another antibiotic after culture reports become available. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
This medicine may lead to kidney damage and hearing loss as side effects in some patients. Therefore, it is important to follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. It may also cause balance disorder (loss of balance) and injection site pain in some people.
Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests or hearing tests during treatment. Some patients may also be advised to get blood levels of this medicine measured. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Gentamycin Injection
Benefits of Gentamycin Injection
In Bacterial infections
Bacterial infections occur when harmful bacteria enter the body and multiply, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, swelling, and in severe cases, damage to organs or tissues. If not treated properly, these infections can spread and become life-threatening. Gentamycin Injection helps fight a wide range of serious bacterial infections by stopping the growth of bacteria. This leads to faster recovery, reduces the risk of complications, and helps restore health, allowing individuals to regain strength and return to their normal activities more quickly.
Side effects of Gentamycin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gentamycin
- Hearing loss
- Kidney damage
- Balance disorder (loss of balance)
- Injection site pain
How to use Gentamycin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Gentamycin Injection works
Gentamycin Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Gentamycin Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gentamycin Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gentamycin Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gentamycin Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gentamycin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gentamycin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gentamycin Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gentamycin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Gentamycin Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Make sure you are well-hydrated before receiving Gentamycin Injection, as it helps protect your kidneys from potential harm.
- Ask your doctor to monitor your kidney function and hearing regularly during Gentamycin Injection treatment, especially if used for more than a few days.
- Report any signs of ringing in the ears, balance issues, or reduced urine output immediately. These could be early warning signs of side effects.
- If you are receiving multiple injections, ask to rotate injection sites to reduce local pain or muscle stiffness.
- Avoid using over-the-counter painkillers like NSAIDs unless approved, as they can increase the risk of kidney damage when combined.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action Class
Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Aminoglycosides
Interaction with drugs
Taking Gentamycin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Your doctor may monitor your electrolyte levels, kidney function, and hearing ability along with your overall treatment.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney impairment,
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Co
Do not consume Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with Gentamicin. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function closely.
Concurrent use may increase the
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.
Concurrent use may potentially damage the kidneys.
Do not consume Colistin Sulphate with Gentamicin. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent u
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Gentamycin Injection
Once A Day
33%
Twice A Day
28%
Twice A Week
11%
Once A Week
11%
Twice A Month
6%
Once A Month
6%
Alternate Day
6%
What are you using Gentamycin Injection for?
Bacterial inf*
88%
Others
12%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
44%
Poor
33%
Average
22%
What were the side-effects while using Gentamycin Injection?
Balance disor*
20%
Hearing loss
20%
Kidney damage
20%
Injection sit*
20%
No Side Effec*
20%
*Balance disorder (loss of balance), Injection site pain, No Side Effect
How do you take Gentamycin Injection?
With or witho*
67%
With food
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Gentamycin Injection on price
Not Expensive
56%
Expensive
33%
Average
11%
FAQs
Is Gentamycin Injection safe?
Gentamycin Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
How is Gentamycin Injection administered?
Gentamycin Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Gentamycin Injection.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, Gentamycin Injection should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Gentamycin Injection can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms during the treatment, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Gentamycin Injection?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Is Gentamycin Injection effective?
Gentamycin Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Gentamycin Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if I don't get better after using Gentamycin Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, consult your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine. The doctor may modify the dose or suggest an alternative medicine.
Can I stop taking Gentamycin Injection when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Gentamycin Injection without consulting the doctor even if you are feeling better. You may experience improvement in your symptoms before the infection is completely cleared. Therefore, for better results, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
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