Expert advice for Garamycin Injection
It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion), as an injection directly into a vein or into a muscle; or as an ear or eye drops. Do not drive immediately after using gentamicin eyedrops because gentamicin in the eye may cause temporary blurring of vision. Gentamicin should be used with caution in premature babies because of their kidney immaturity, and in elderly people. Gentamicin may cause damage to the kidneys and/or nerves. Consult your doctor for monitoring Kidney function and drug levels in the blood during treatment. Consult your doctor, if you experience hearing loss, dizziness, numbness, skin tingling, muscle twitching, or seizures which may be signs of nerve damage. Do not start or continue the gentamicin and consult your doctor:
If you have inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media), kidney or liver problem, open wound or damaged skin. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. If you experience itching, skin rashes, swelling of face, lips, throat or difficulty in breathing.
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Composition
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Gentamicin (80mg) |
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Side Effect
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Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Skin rash, Diarrhoea, Hearing loss, Balance disorder (loss of balance). |
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How to works
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How Garamycin Injection works
Garamycin 80mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. |
