- Renal impairment such as restriction of glomerular filtration is observed in approximately 10% of patients treated with Gentamicin-POS and is usually reversible.
- What is the generic name for gentamicin? Gentamicin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Gentamicin is used to treat severe or serious bacterial infections.
- Brand names/Manufacturer: Genoptic®/Allergan; Gentak®/Akorn; Garamycin®/Shering; Gentamicin (Various generic manufacturers worldwide).
- The majority of aminoglycosides used today are gentamicin, tobramycin and amikacin; however, some practitioners are still prescribing the others listed here.
- These guidelines for the treatment of opportunistic infections in adults and children with HIV include recommendations on the use of gentamicin in people with HIV.
- Gentamicin is also used to prevent surgical infections, and to treat cystic fibrosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and infective endocarditis.
- Find patient medical information for Gentamicin on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.
- Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Gentamicin Injection against the benefits this medicine is expected to have for you.
- If you become pregnant while using gentamicin injection, call your doctor immediately. Gentamicin may harm the fetus.
- Gentamicin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider. How does gentamicin work (mechanism of action)?