GMICIN
Injection
Dose Type
Gentamicin 40mg per ml
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
Gmicin is the brand name for the gentamicin 40mg in 1 ml ampoule belonging to the antimicrobial group and is used to treat various bacterial infections like bone infections, endocarditis, pelvic inflammatory disease, meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sepsis among others.
Therapeutic Class
Antimicrobial
Dose and Direction of Use
- Follow the dose and duration as per the prescription.
- Inject the medication by the directed route.
- Inject the dose by the trained person only.
Mode of Action
It works by inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomes which then stops the growth of the bacteria.
Uses
- Bone infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Pneumonia
Contraindications
- Dehydration
- Low amount of calcium in blood
- Patient suffering from parkinsonism
Precautions and Warning
- Discuss about health issues with doctor prior starting the medication.
- Follow the time and duration as per the direction.
- Inject the medication by the trained person with sterile syringe.
- Do not start or stop medication randomly.
- Do not skip the dose or double dose the medication.