Question 1

does gentamicin have any drug nutrients interactions !?!

Accepted Answer

Drug Interactions: Gentamicin has many drug interactions. My recommendation is to check this website to see if anything you're taking interacts with gentamicin: http://www.Drugs.Com/drug-interactions/gentamicin.Html.

Question 2

what is gentamicin used for?

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Antibiotic: Gentamicin is an antibiotic used for certain types of infections.

Question 3

what are all the uses for gentamicin and most common?

Accepted Answer

Mostly gram negative: Genta is active against a wide range of human bacterial infections. It covers most of gram negative bacteria including pseudomonas, proteus, serratia, and the gram-positive staphylococcus.

Question 4

please i need an alternative drug that perfectly substitute gentamicin injection?

Accepted Answer

No single substitute: Gentamicin is a powerful antibiotic that can have serious side effects. It is advisable to do a culture of the bacteria causing the infection and test sensitivities in the lab to see which antibiotics will be effective. Bacteria sensitive to Gentamicin will usually be sensitive to other antibiotics; then choose the safest alternative option. Avoid fluoroquinolones like Levofloxacin if possible.

Question 5

gentamicin ophthalmic drops is used for?

Accepted Answer

Anti-bacterial: Gentamicin is a broad spectrum and very effective treatment for superficial infections of the eyes.  It is fully generic and quite inexpensive as well.

Question 6

i just got given a single iv dose of gentamicin and then googled and it says it can cause ototoxicity, when will this occur if it happens? days weeks?

Accepted Answer

Only if long use: If you are on Gentamicin for a prolonged length of time, you have a higher risk of hearing problems.  A single dose shouldn't be worrisome.

Question 7

can i use gentamicin for a stye?

Accepted Answer

Stye: Gentamycin would not be my choice for a stye.  Good lid hygiene and warm compresses would be a good start.  See your ophthalmologist for further evaluation.

Question 8

gentamicin side effect on kidney?

Accepted Answer

Yes: More than 10% of people who receive gentamicin will suffer some effect on the kidney which can lead to a decrease in kidney function which is usually fully reversible if the gentamicin is discontinued early enough.

Question 9

what is gentamicin sulfate ointment typically prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bacterial infections of the skin.

Question 10

garamycin (gentamicin) injections comes 80mg/2cc. if the order is 35mg.how many milliliters must be given?

Accepted Answer

Gentamicin Dose: The correct volume to draw up in the syringe is
0.875 ml.  Be sure that you have a syringe that is calibrated in units small enough where you can accurately  measure the correct dose.  Your pharmacist should be able to help you purchase the best syringe for this dose.

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I just got given a single iv dose of gentamicin and then googled and it says it can cause ototoxicity, when will this occur if it happens? days weeks?

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Gentamicin side effect on kidney?

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