Antibiotic

This is an antibiotic drug ie. gentamicin 80 mg .

Gentamicin 80 mg injection kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.

Bacterial infections: lungs infection,,skin infection,,abdomen infection,,blood infection,, brain infection,,urinary tract infection,, bones and joints infection.

Gentamicin 80 MG Injection is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used for the short-term treatment of serious bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, abdomen, blood, brain, urinary tract, bones and joints. This injection kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.

pain at the injection site,,skin rash,,headache,, weakness,,dizziness.

Warning: Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to any antibiotic before taking this medicine. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Drug drug interaction : medications that may affect the kidneys or hearing may increase the risk of kidney damage or hearing loss if taken with gentamicin. Some affected drugs include: amikacin, tobramycin, amphotericin B, cidofovir, cisplatin, polymyxin B, cephalosporins such as cephaloridine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, among others.

Drug disease interaction : You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to gentamicin or similar antibiotics such as amikacin, kanamycin, neomycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or tobramycin.,,To make sure gentamicin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:,,kidney disease,,asthma or sulfite allergy,,myasthenia gravis,,a nerve-muscle disorder,,a nervous system disorder such as Parkinson's disease.

Drug food interaction : Dairy products: Taking gentamicin with dairy products, such as milk, cheese, or yogurt, can reduce the absorption of the medication. It is best to take gentamicin at least 2 hours before or after consuming dairy products.,,Calcium-containing supplements: Calcium supplements, such as calcium carbonate or calcium citrate, can also reduce the absorption of gentamicin. It is best to take gentamicin at least 2 hours before or after taking calcium supplements.,,Vitamin D: Vitamin D supplements can also reduce the absorption of gentamicin. It is best to take gentamicin at least 2 hours before or after taking vitamin D supplements.,,Other antibiotics: Taking gentamicin with other antibiotics, such as penicillin or tetracycline, can increase the risk of side effects. It is best to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking before starting gentamicin.,,Alcohol: Drinking alcohol while taking gentamicin can increase the risk of side effects, such as dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. It is best to avoid alcohol while taking gentamicin.

Gentamicin 80 MG Injection should not be used during pregnancy unless there are no safer options. The use of gentamicin in pregnant women caused some babies to have birth defects. However, in some serious conditions, your doctor may recommend this medicine if the benefit is greater than the risk of harm to the baby.,,it is best to be cautious before using Gentamicin 80 MG Injection while breastfeeding because it is not known whether this medicine crosses into human milk. Hence it should only be used if the benefit is greater than the risk of harm to the baby. If used, the baby should be observed for symptoms such as diarrhoea and yeast infection.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.

Do regular exercise such as cyclingbody walkingbody joggingbody dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Invest at least 150 minutes of your week in exercise.Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Keep the medication in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture.

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