Generic Name - Gentamicin
Category - Antibacterial medication.
Indications
Bacterial infections.
Generic Gentamicin is indicated for the treatment of severe or serious bacterial infections. Generic Gentamicin is an antibiotic and treats a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Generic for Gentamicin Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Gentamicin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Gentamicin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Sulfite sensitivity
kidney disease
hearing loss or loss of balance due to ear problems
Parkinson's disease or
a neuromuscular disorder
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Gentamicin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Other antibiotics
diuretics
anesthetics
live vaccines
anti-cancer medications.
Generic for Gentamicin Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericGentamicin
One or two Generic Gentamicin eye drops should be applied on the affected eye every 4 hours. For severe infections, the doctor may increase the dosage up to a maximum of 2 drops once every hour.
Generic for Gentamicin Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Gentamicin side Effects include difficulty hearing,
dizziness, increased thirst, loss of balance, muscle weakness, nausea, pain or difficulty passing urine and ringing in the ears.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Gentamicin.
Generic for Gentamicin and Pregnancy
Use of Generic Gentamicin during pregnancy have not shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. It is best to consult your doctor and seek medical opinion if you pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Generic for Gentamicin and Breastfeeding
Generic Gentamicin have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies. However, talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.
Generic for Gentamicin and Pediatric
This medicine has been tested in children over 1 year of age and, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults. It is recommended to talk to your doctor before using Generic Gentamicin in pediat
Generic for Gentamicin and Geriatric
In the absence of specific information comparing use of this medicine in the elderly with use in other age groups, Generic Gentamicin is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in geriatric patients than it does in younger adults.
Note
The above information about Generic Gentamicin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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