Genacyn (Gentamicin)


Brand Name: Genacyn

Generic Name: Gentamicin

Manufacturer/Agent: Square Pharmaceuticals


Formulation: inj

Strength: 80mg

Pack size: 10

Trade Price: KES 180.00

Retail Price: @ KES 24.00


Class: Antibacterials: Aminoglycoside (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C21H43N5O7 = 477.6

Precautions: Hypersensitivity to aminoglycosides. pregnancy and lactation. myasthenia gravis. caution in renal impairment and in concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs.

Indications/Uses: Severe infections due to aerobic gram-negative bacilli. im or iv 1-1.7mg/kg tid.

Interactions: Increased risk of nephrotoxicity with cephalosporins, potent diuretics, ciclosporin.

Side Effects: Ototoxicity. nephrotoxicity. vestibular damage. neuromuscular blockade and respiratory paralysis.