Gentamicin Sulphate BP

Gentamicin is an antibiotic of the aminoglycoside class. Majorly sold under Garamycin and other brands, it is used in the treatment of several kinds of bacterial infections. This may include endocarditis, pelvic inflammatory disease, meningitis, pneumonia, bone infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), and sepsis among others. It is not given for gonorrhea or chlamydia infections. This antibiotic is given intravenously, by injection into a muscle, or topically. Topical formulations can be used in burns or for infections in the outside of the eye. This antibiotic is used for two days until bacterial cultures determine what antibiotics the infection is sensitive to. The dose needed must be monitored by blood testing.