Genticyn Cream 10G
Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, is bactericidal
Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, is bactericidal. Gentamicin passes through the gram-negative membrane in an oxygen-dependent active transport. As oxygen is required, this is why aminoglycosides are not effective in anaerobic bacteria.
Purpose
Topical Antibacterial
Ingredients
Gentamicin
Warnings
This medication may be absorbed into the blood if you are applying it to large areas of skin, especially if the areas are cracked, broken, or raw.
Ototoxicity has been recorded following the use of gentamicin. Groups at special risk include patients with impaired renal function, infants and possibly the elderly. Consequently, renal, auditory and vestibular functions is advised to be monitored in these patients and serum levels determined so as to avoid peak concentrations above 10mg/l and troughs above 2mg/l when administering Gentamicin twice daily and 1mg/l for a once daily dose.
Gentamicin is advised to only be used in pregnancy if considered essential by the physician .
Side Effects
Skin irritation, redness, and itching may occur. Vestibular and auditory damage , nephrotoxicity , hypomagnesaemia , blood dyscrasias , purpura , nausea , vomiting , stomatitis , signs of liver dysfunction , antibiotic associated colitis , atrophy at injection site , ototoxicity , neuromuscular blockade are the common side effects of gentamicin.
Storage Instructions
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
| Brand | Reckitt |
| Status | Active |
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