Description
Gentamicin Injection(Intogen-2ml)
It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growthThis leaflet answers some common questions about Gentamicin Injection. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have benefits and risks. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Gentamicin Injection against the benefits this medicine is expected to have for you.
In some cases this leaflet may be given to you after the medicine has been used.
If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet.
You may need to read it again.
What Gentamicin Injection is used for
Gentamicin Injection belongs to a group of medicines known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Aminoglycoside
antibiotics work by preventing bacteria from growing and by killing them.
Gentamicin Injection may be prescribed for other reasons that are not mentioned above. Your doctor will be able to tell you about the specific condition for which you have been prescribed it.
This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription.
Do not use Gentamicin Injection if:
you have an allergy to gentamicin or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet
Before you are given it
Tell your doctor if:
1. you have any allergies to:
any other medicine
2. you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant
3. you are breast-feeding or plan to breast feed
your doctor will discuss with you the benefits and risks of being given Gentamicin Injection whilst you are breastfeeding.
4. you have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following:
kidney disease or any kidney problems
hearing problems
myasthenia gravis (a muscle disease)
Parkinsons disease (a disease affecting movement)
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines and gentamicin may interfere with each other. These include:
antibiotics
vitamin K
any drug that may cause kidney or hearing problems
amphotericin, an anti-fungal medicine
Your doctor has information on how to recognise and treat an overdose. Ask your doctor if you have any concerns.
If you experience severe side effects, tell your doctor immediately, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Side effects
Like other medicines, gentamicin can cause some side effects. If they occur, most are likely to be minor or temporary.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions that you may have.
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.
fever, severe chills, sore throat, mouth ulcers
nausea, vomiting
headache
unusual bleeding or bruising under the skin
weight loss
loss of appetite
weakness or tiredness
increased salivation
pain at the site of injection
joint pain
hair loss
These side effects are usually mild.
severe headache
dizziness
hearing problems, ringing in the ears
problems with balance
increase or decrease in urination
skin tingling, numbness, muscle twitching
fits (convulsion)
Storage
Gentamicin Injection will be stored in the pharmacy or ward. It is kept below 25 degrees C in a dark place to protect it from light.
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