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What is Gentamicin Sulfate
GentamicinThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryGentamicin is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, particularly those caused by gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. When taken in combination with other antibiotics, it can be more effective and cause fewer side effects. However, gentamicin can cause serious adverse effects, including kidney and hearing damage, which may limit its use.
Gentamicinis the brand name
Gentamicin Sulfate 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 6 uses including Endocarditis and Communicable Diseases .Endocarditis
Used to treat severe Endocarditis enterococcal in combination with Benzylpenicillin
Communicable Diseases
Used to treat severe Infection Pseudomonas aeruginosa in combination with Carbenicillin
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Inflammation
Used to treat Inflammation in combination with Betamethasone
Skin Infections
Used to treat Skin Infections in combination with Betamethasone
Communicable Diseases
Used to treat Susceptible infections in combination with Betamethasone
Effectiveness
How Gentamicin Sulfate works in the bodyAminoglycosides work in three stages to fight bacteria. First, the drugs bind to the outer cell membrane, which increases the cell's permeability. Then, they are able to enter the cytoplasm and target the 30S ribosome, which is responsible for protein synthesis. Finally, they cause damage to the cytoplasmic membrane and block protein synthesis, leading to bacterial death. The drugs require oxygen-dependent active transport to be effective, which is why they are not effective against anaerobic bacteria.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed amount of Gentamicin Sulfate is contingent upon the determined disorder, such as Blepharitis, Corneal contagion and Dermatitis infected. The measure of dosage changes as per the method of delivery (e.g. Intravenous or Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical) delineated in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
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
, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Parenteral, Implant - Parenteral, Implant, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
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, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Parenteral, Implant - Parenteral, Implant, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
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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Boils
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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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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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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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
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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
, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Parenteral, Implant - Parenteral, Implant, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
Bacterial 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
, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Ophthalmic, Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution - Intravenous, Solution - Auricular (otic), Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Auricular (otic), Solution / drops - Auricular (otic), Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Solution - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Ophthalmic; Topical, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic; Topical, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic; Topical, Parenteral, Implant - Parenteral, Implant, Liquid - Auricular (otic); Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops
Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC)
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 corneal ulcers
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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complicated Bacterial 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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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
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Septicemia
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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corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
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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Blepharitis
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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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
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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
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Warnings
Gentamicin Sulfate ContraindicationsCondition
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
Common Gentamicin Sulfate 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.
Gentamicin Sulfate Toxicity & Overdose RiskGentamicin is an aminoglycoside that can cause kidney or hearing damage. Signs of kidney damage include elevated creatinine and urea levels, while signs of hearing damage include balance problems, ringing in the ears, nausea, and hearing loss. Long-term use increases the risk of toxicity, but it is difficult to predict when hearing damage will occur. If gentamicin toxicity or overdose is suspected, the medication should be stopped right away and dialysis may be used to reduce gentamicin levels in the blood.
Gentamicin Sulfate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Gentamicin Sulfate?
219 active clinical trials are exploring the possibility of Gentamicin Sulfate to reduce Inflammation, Ocular Inflammation and Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC).Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
0 Actively Recruiting
Skin Infections
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Bacterial Infections
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Pustular Psoriasis (PP)
0 Actively Recruiting
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 3
Sycosis barbae
0 Actively Recruiting
Ecthyma
0 Actively Recruiting
Corneal infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Seborrheic Dermatitis
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2
Sycosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Boils
0 Actively Recruiting
Meningitis, Bacterial
0 Actively Recruiting
Dermatitis infected
0 Actively Recruiting
Sepsis of the newborn
0 Actively Recruiting
complicated Respiratory tract infection bacterial
0 Actively Recruiting
Communicable Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
Staphylococcal Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Blepharitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Impetigo contagious
0 Actively Recruiting
Meibomianitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Gentamicin Sulfate Reviews: What are patients saying about Gentamicin Sulfate?
2.3Patient Review
2/10/2009Patient Q&A Section about gentamicin sulfate
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is gentamicin sulfate cream an antibiotic?
"Gentamicin Sulfate is an effective antibiotic for primary and secondary bacterial skin infections. It may be used for infections that have not responded to other topical antibiotics."
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Is gentamicin a strong antibiotic?
"Gentamicin is a type of antibiotic that is effective against gram-negative rods. It can also be used in combination with other antibiotics to treat infections caused by gram-positive organisms."
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What diseases does gentamicin treat?
"Gentamicin Injection is used to treat certain serious infections including meningitis, infection of the blood, abdomen, lungs, skin, bones, joints, and urinary tract."
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