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    Gentamicin

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    This document summarizes key information about the generic drug Gentamicin sulfate including its brand name, classification, dosage and administration route, mechanism of action, indications for use, contraindications, and potential side effects both during and after administration. The drug is an aminoglycoside antibiotic administered intravenously in 2mL vials. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible gram-negative bacteria. Indications are for serious gram-negative infections when penicillin is contraindicated. Responsibilities of medical staff are outlined related to monitoring the patient before, during, and after drug administration.

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    This document summarizes key information about the generic drug Gentamicin sulfate including its brand name, classification, dosage and administration route, mechanism of action, indications for use, contraindications, and potential side effects both during and after administration. The drug is an aminoglycoside antibiotic administered intravenously in 2mL vials. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible gram-negative bacteria. Indications are for serious gram-negative infections when penicillin is contraindicated. Responsibilities of medical staff are outlined related to monitoring the patient before, during, and after drug administration.

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    This document summarizes key information about the generic drug Gentamicin sulfate including its brand name, classification, dosage and administration route, mechanism of action, indications for use, contraindications, and potential side effects both during and after administration. The drug is an aminoglycoside antibiotic administered intravenously in 2mL vials. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible gram-negative bacteria. Indications are for serious gram-negative infections when penicillin is contraindicated. Responsibilities of medical staff are outlined related to monitoring the patient before, during, and after drug administration.

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    This document summarizes key information about the generic drug Gentamicin sulfate including its brand name, classification, dosage and administration route, mechanism of action, indications for use, contraindications, and potential side effects both during and after administration. The drug is an aminoglycoside antibiotic administered intravenously in 2mL vials. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible gram-negative bacteria. Indications are for serious gram-negative infections when penicillin is contraindicated. Responsibilities of medical staff are outlined related to monitoring the patient before, during, and after drug administration.

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    GENERIC BRAND DRUG DOSAGE & HOW MECHANISM OF INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION SIDE EFFECTS RESPONSIBILITY

    NAME NAME CLASSIFICATION FREQUENCY SUPPLIED & ACTION (Before, During,


    ROUTE After
    Administration)
    Gentamici Garamyci aminoglycoside 18mg IVTT Bactericidal: Treatment for Contraindicated with CNS: Before:
    n sulfate n q 24 2ml flip-top Inhibits protein serious gram allergy to any ototoxicity Observe 15 rights
    vials synthesis in negative aminoglycosides. (tinnitus, of drug
    susceptible strains bacillary dizziness) administration
    of gram- negative infections and CV: increased Obtain culture
    bacteria: infections HR and sensitivity
    caused by G.I: nausea, tests before first
    staphylococci vomiting, dose
    when weight loss During:
    penicillin is Monitor I%O
    contraindicate Monitor V/S
    d Ensure adequate
    hydration
    (breastfeeding)
    Observe sterility
    at all times
    After:
    Monitor hearing
    with long term
    therapy (can
    cause ototoxicity)
    Report if rashes,
    irritation occur in
    site.

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