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)
Mechanism of Action:
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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.