| Category of Drug | Gentamicin is an Anti-Infective drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Gentamicin is used for 1. Pneumonia 2. Cholecystitis 3. Peritonitis 4. Septicaemia 5. Acute pyelonephritis 6. Prostatitis 7. Skin infections 8. Pelvic inflammatory disease 9. Surgical prophylaxis 10. Ocular bacterial infection. |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. EYE DROPS 2. CREAM 3. INJECTION |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | Myasthenia gravis. |
| Precautions | 1. Renal impairment 2. Infants and elderly 3. Avoid prolonged use 4. Conditions characterized by muscular weakness 5. Significant obesity 6. Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Vestibular and auditory damage, nephrotoxicity 2. Hypomagnesaemia on prolonged therapy 3. Antibiotic-associated colitis 4. Nausea 5. Vomiting 6. Rash 7. Ocular burning or irritation 8. Thrombocytopenia 9. Joint pain |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
