Gentamicin
Also sold as: Garamycin
Prescription neededOther antibiotics
Comes as:InjectionEye drops
Also sold as: Garamycin
Dose is set by your doctor and depends on body weight and kidney function. Given by injection, usually once a day; blood tests may be needed. Eye drops: use as your doctor directs.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
Medicines that can react with this one.
Together they raise the risk of permanent hearing loss and kidney damage.
Together they raise the risk of kidney damage; kidney tests are needed.
Often given together, but the risk of kidney damage is higher; kidney function should be checked.
Both can weaken muscles and breathing; use together only with close monitoring.
Both can harm the kidneys; kidney function should be checked.