Gentak
Inflammation, Ecthyma, Eczema + 36 more
Treatment
11 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Gentak
Treatment for
Inflammation
What is Gentak
Gentamicin
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Gentamicin is an antibiotic that was discovered in 1963. It is widely prescribed due to its ability to fight both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, especially Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Gentamicin works well when combined with other antibiotics, which can reduce the amount of drug required and minimize side effects. However, gentamicin can cause serious side effects such as kidney and hearing damage, so it should be used with caution.
Gentamicin
is the brand name
Gentak Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Gentamicin
Gentamicin
1982
125
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Gentamicin, also called Gentamicin, is approved by the FDA for 11 uses including Communicable Diseases and severe Infection Pseudomonas aeruginosa .
Communicable Diseases
Used to treat Susceptible infections in combination with Betamethasone
severe Infection Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Used to treat severe Infection Pseudomonas aeruginosa in combination with Carbenicillin
severe Endocarditis enterococcal
Used to treat severe Endocarditis enterococcal in combination with Benzylpenicillin
Inflammation
Used to treat Inflammation in combination with Betamethasone
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Used to treat Skin Infections in combination with Betamethasone
Inflammation
Used to treat Inflammation in combination with Betamethasone
Communicable Diseases
Used to treat severe Infection Pseudomonas aeruginosa in combination with Carbenicillin
Communicable Diseases
Used to treat Skin Infections in combination with Betamethasone
Endocarditis
Used to treat severe Endocarditis enterococcal in combination with Benzylpenicillin
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Effectiveness
How Gentak works in the body
Aminoglycosides work in two ways to kill bacteria. First, they bind to the cell membranes of bacteria, which weakens the membrane and allows the medicine to enter. Once inside, the medicine binds to the ribosome, which is responsible for making proteins. This causes the proteins to be made incorrectly, which weakens the cell membrane further and prevents the cell from reproducing. Finally, the medicine accumulates in the cell, causing it to die. Aminoglycosides are not effective against anaerobic bacteria since they require oxygen for transport.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested portion of Gentak is reliant upon the diagnosed situation, for instance Blepharitis, Corneal infection and Dermatitis infected. The amount of dosage additionally fluctuates as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Intravenous or Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical) indicated in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream - Topical, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Implant, Implant - Parenteral, Parenteral, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
Keratoconjunctivitis
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream - Topical, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Implant, Implant - Parenteral, Parenteral, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
ocular bacterial infections
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream - Topical, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Implant, Implant - Parenteral, Parenteral, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
Blepharoconjunctivitis
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream - Topical, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Implant, Implant - Parenteral, Parenteral, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
Pustular acne
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Skin Diseases
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Impetigo contagious
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream - Topical, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Implant, Implant - Parenteral, Parenteral, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
Endocarditis
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Bacterial Infections
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream - Topical, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Implant, Implant - Parenteral, Parenteral, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
Urinary Tract Infections
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Conjunctivitis
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Communicable Diseases
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Inflammation
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Eczema
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Corneal infection
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Dacryocystitis
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Meibomianitis
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Sycosis barbae
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
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Sycosis
0.001 mg/mg, , 10.0 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 1.4 mg/mL, 1.6 mg/mL, 0.8 mg/mL, 0.9 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.003 mg/mg, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %, 4.5 mg, 6.0 mg/mL, 8.0 mg/mL, 0.6 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL, 12.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Cream - Topical, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Implant, Implant - Parenteral, Parenteral, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
Warnings
Gentak has two contraindications, thus it should not be taken concurrently with the conditions listed in the following table.
Gentak Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Gentamicin may interact with Pulse Frequency
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Gentamicin may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Gentak.
Common Gentak Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Agalsidase beta
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Agalsidase beta can be decreased when used in combination with Gentamicin.
Neomycin
Major
The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Gentamicin is combined with Neomycin.
Tenofovir
Major
Gentamicin may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir.
Tenofovir alafenamide
Major
Gentamicin may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir alafenamide.
Tenofovir disoproxil
Major
Gentamicin may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir disoproxil.
Gentak Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Gentamicin has been linked to kidney and ear damage, with symptoms including increased creatinine and urea levels in the blood, balance issues, nausea, tinnitus, and hearing loss. Long-term use of gentamicin increases the risk of these toxicities and may lead to permanent ear damage. To reduce the risk of toxicity, patients should be closely monitored and the medication stopped immediately in cases of toxicity or overdose. Hemodialysis may also be used to lower gentamicin serum concentrations.
Gentak Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Gentak?
219 active clinical trials are currently underway to investigate the potential of Gentak to reduce Inflammation, Ocular Inflammation and Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC).
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Inflammation
58 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4
Bacterial Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Communicable Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
Keratitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Sycosis barbae
0 Actively Recruiting
Blepharoconjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Keratoconjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Pustular Psoriasis (PP)
0 Actively Recruiting
Ecthyma
0 Actively Recruiting
Impetigo contagious
0 Actively Recruiting
ocular bacterial infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Dacryocystitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Staphylococcal Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary Tract Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacterial Peritonitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3
Pustular acne
0 Actively Recruiting
Endocarditis
0 Actively Recruiting
Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC)
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Sycosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Gentak Reviews: What are patients saying about Gentak?
3.3
Patient Review
9/28/2011
Gentak for Bacterial Infection of the Eyelid
1.7
Patient Review
9/16/2011
Gentak for Inflammation of Eyelid Edges and the Lining of the Eye
1.7
Patient Review
5/11/2012
Gentak for Pink Eye from Bacterial Infection
1.3
Patient Review
6/28/2011
Gentak for Bacterial Infection of the Eyelid
1.3
Patient Review
1/3/2015
Gentak for Bacterial Infection of the Eyelid
Patient Q&A Section about gentak
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Gentak used for pink eye?
"Gentamicin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye and eyelid. This medication can be given after eye surgery or injury to help prevent bacterial infections from happening."
Answered by AI
What is Gentak ointment used for?
"This medication is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, such as blepharitis and conjunctivitis, and the skin around the eyes, such as eyelids. It is also used to prevent infection after eye injury or surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics."
Answered by AI
Is Gentak still made?
"Akorn has stopped making Gentak."
Answered by AI
Is Gentak a prescription?
"Gentak is a medicine used to treat the symptoms of Conjunctivitis (pink eye) and to prevent infections after surgery. Gentak may be used alone or with other medications."
Answered by AI