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Gentamycin Injection 80mg/2mL (40 mg/mL)
Composition:
Each 2mL ampoule contains:
- Gentamycin Sulfate - 80 mg (equivalent to 40 mg/mL of Gentamycin base)
- Excipients: Sodium chloride, Water for injection, Sulfuric acid (pH adjustment)
Description:
Gentamycin is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic that is effective against Gram-negative bacteria and some Gram-positive bacteria. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death.
Indications:
Gentamycin Injection is indicated for the treatment of serious bacterial infections, including:
- Severe respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis, lung abscesses)
- Sepsis and bacteremia
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Skin and soft tissue infections (cellulitis, wound infections, burns)
- Intra-abdominal infections (peritonitis, intra-abdominal abscesses)
- Bone and joint infections (osteomyelitis, septic arthritis)
Dosage & Administration:
Intramuscular (IM) or Intravenous (IV) Administration:
- Adults: 3-5 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours
- Severe infections: 5-7 mg/kg/day as a once-daily dose or divided doses
- Neonates & Children: 2.5 mg/kg every 8-12 hours, as prescribed
Administration Guidelines:
- IM injection: Administer deep into a large muscle
- IV infusion: Dilute with normal saline (0.9% NaCl) or dextrose (5% Dextrose in Water) and infuse over 30-60 minutes
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to Gentamycin or other aminoglycosides
- Myasthenia gravis (risk of neuromuscular blockade)
- Severe renal impairment (unless monitored carefully)
Precautions:
- Use with caution in:
- Patients with renal dysfunction (adjust dose, monitor kidney function)
- Elderly patients (increased risk of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity)
- Patients with hearing impairment (risk of irreversible ototoxicity)
Adverse Reactions:
- Common: Nausea, vomiting, injection site pain
- Serious:
- Nephrotoxicity (kidney damage, elevated creatinine levels)
- Ototoxicity (hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo)
- Neuromuscular blockade (rare, but possible respiratory depression)
Drug Interactions:
- Loop diuretics (e.g., Furosemide): Increased risk of ototoxicity
- NSAIDs & other nephrotoxic drugs: Increased risk of kidney damage
- Neuromuscular blockers: Enhanced neuromuscular effects (may cause paralysis)
Overdose & Management:
- Symptoms: Kidney failure, hearing loss, dizziness
- Treatment: Supportive care, hemodialysis if necessary
Storage Conditions:
- Store below 25°C
- Protect from light
- Do not freeze


