It is an aminoglycoside antibiotic injection which is used to provide treatment for various types of bacterial infections. This injection is used to take treatment for both gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial infection.
Inform the doctor if patient has Kidney impairment before taking this medication.
Inform the doctor if patient has liver impairment before taking this medication.
This medication can cause side effects like blurry vision and dizziness which can affect driving ability.
Take advise with doctor before initiating this medication.
Take advise with doctor before initiating this medication.
It works by binding with the bacterial ribosome and inhibiting the synthesis of protein which ultimately leads to the death of bacteria.
Bacterial infection is described as when harmful bacteria enter into the body then multiply and cause illness. due to these infections various part of body like Urinary tract, bloodstream and skin. To prevent and manage these infections, timely and appropriate antibiotic treatment is essential.
Inform your doctor if you dont feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Your doctor may increase the dose of Gento or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
No, do not stop taking Gento and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Usually, Gento starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
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Thursday, 13 June, 2024Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://cdscoonline.gov.in/CDSCO/Drugs Drugs.com. Gentamicin. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.drugs.com/pregnancy/gentamicin.html
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