Question 1

what is gentamicin used for?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

is taking garamycin (gentamicin) for pinkeye if its not viral harmful?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless you have a particular sensitivity or allergy to that drug.  It is very commonly used for that purpose.

Question 9

what if i get gentamicin ointment in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: Gentamicin is formulated for use in the eye in certain products.  If you got ointment for the skin, into your eye, it should not cause any harm.  Wash out the eye and don't worry.

Question 10

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.

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