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Intamycin80mg/2ml

Rx
Generic:
Gentamicin
Dosage form:
Injection
Pack size:
Injection

৳ 10/unit

Pack: ৳ 10

At a glance

Gentamicin — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Gentamicin is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This may include infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain (eg. meningitis), sepsis and some others. However, it is not effective for gonorrhea. Gentamicin is also widely used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor may shift you to another antibiotic after culture reports become available. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. This medicine may lead to kidney damage and hearing loss as side effects in some patients. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests or hearing tests during treatment. Some patients may also be advised to get blood levels of this medicine measured. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding. Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Indications

• Bacterial infections

Mechanism of action

Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Administration

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Gentamicin, please consult your doctor.

Side effects

Common: • Hearing loss • Kidney damage • Balance disorder (loss of balance) • Injection site pain

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Gentamicin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Food interactions

[SAFE] Consuming alcohol with Gentamicin does not cause any harmful side effects.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Gentamicin is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Gentamicin is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Gentamicin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gentamicin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Gentamicin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Scar on face due to bacterial infections Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections. Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days I suffering from bacterial infections in my shaving area or too much acne problem. Fudic cream twice a day My child verry high cough and fever in cold sesion try to much doctor but result is no . It's will be countiue cough and fever it's good to be only antiboitic Antibiotics are required if bacterial infections. Consult child specialist What are use mega-cv dry syrup Child are not drinking milk Mega CV is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections Sir which medication can we use to fast healing the wound such as minor cut,bacterial infections just apply Neomycin cream locally I get infections around my private parts and also near my toes It's basically fungus or bacterial infection Dear Mr PATIENT need to check your lesions before prescribing any medications, post a high quality image of the lesion with a good resolution.

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.