Gentamicin | RPHCM

ANTI-INFECTIVES — Antibacterials — Aminoglycosides

AMH 2022 section 5.1.1

Active ingredients (generic names)	GENTAMICIN (gen-ta-my-sin) Other aminoglycosides Not included in this monograph — see AMH for information: Amikacin Tobramycin MB-GENTAMICIN.pdf
What it is used for	Single dose given to people with serious infection before being sent to hospital Serious infections (in hospital) Doses
How it works	Antibiotic that stops bacteria cell from making proteins so it can't grow Different germs need different antibiotics. If not sure which antibiotic to use — check with doctor
Side effects	Can affect balance Kidney trouble — if used for more than 1 week Ear damage — if used for more than 1 week Ringing in ears Can affect balance
Warnings	Pregnant Old people Hearing trouble Kidney trouble
Tell the patient	Return to clinic if your hearing gets worse OR you are unsteady OR dizzy
Check	Blood test Check kidney function (UEC) before starting medicine If used for more than 3 days monitor blood level