Antibiotic:  Gentamicin

Indications:

  • UTI
  • Intra-abdominal infections
  • Synergistic therapy of endocarditis
  • Plague/tularemia

Adverse Reactions:

  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Otovestibular toxicity

Comments:

  • Once daily administration is less toxic
  • Avoid in older diabetics and the elderly



Susceptibility Index         Susceptibility Table  

Drug Information provided above is not comprehensive. For complete information about this antibiotic consult a pharmacist or a comprehensive drug reference.