{"id":13399,"date":"2021-09-16T07:08:47","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T07:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13399"},"modified":"2021-11-08T10:42:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T10:42:27","slug":"gensumycin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/gensumycin\/","title":{"rendered":"Gensumycin &#8211; Gentamicin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>40 mg \/ ml&nbsp;injection&nbsp;solution<br>gentamicin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Gensumycin is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gensumycin contains gentamicin sulfate which is an&nbsp;antibiotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gensumycin is used to treat serious&nbsp;infections&nbsp;of the lungs, urinary tract, intestines, or&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the heart (&nbsp;endocarditis&nbsp;) in children and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Gensumycin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Gensumycin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to gentamicin sulphate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you are allergic to other aminoglycoside antibiotics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Gensumycin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gensumycin can be harmful to the kidneys and hearing and you are therefore closely monitored during treatment.&nbsp;Among other things, the doctor will monitor kidney function, cerebral nerve function and take blood samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will be especially careful and monitor you if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you have impaired kidney function, are older or have too little fluid in you (are dehydrated)<\/li><li>you have muscle weakness<\/li><li>you have diarrhea<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have severe diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Gensumycin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gensumycin should not be combined with the following drugs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Furosemide&nbsp;(diuretic)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Several drugs can also affect or be affected by treatment with Gensumycin.&nbsp;It concerns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ciclosporin (medicines that inhibit immune reactions)<\/li><li>indomethacin (anti-inflammatory drug)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk that the fetus is affected.&nbsp;Do not use Gensumycin during pregnancy except on certain&nbsp;prescriptions&nbsp;from the doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ingredient in Gensumycin is excreted in human milk in such quantities that there is a risk that the baby may be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment with Gensumycin,&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as dizziness and balance disorders may occur.&nbsp;This should be taken into account when sharper attention is required, e.g.&nbsp;while driving.&nbsp;You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Gensumycin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor who adapts it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Gensumycin than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For large amounts of this drug, e.g.&nbsp;make you feel dizzy, affect hearing, get cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of an overdose, your doctor will take appropriate action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10<\/em>&nbsp;people&nbsp;<em>):<\/em>&nbsp;Ear effects with nausea, dizziness, and balance disorders.&nbsp;Hearing loss.&nbsp;Eczema,&nbsp;itching.&nbsp;Protein&nbsp;in the urine (can be measured in urine samples).&nbsp;The increased amount of&nbsp;creatinine&nbsp;and urea in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Changes in blood type: altered&nbsp;white blood cell&nbsp;type&nbsp;(&nbsp;eosinophilia&nbsp;), increased&nbsp;platelet count&nbsp;(&nbsp;platelets&nbsp;).&nbsp;Hives.&nbsp;Increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Changes in the blood picture:&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;(&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;), very low&nbsp;platelet count&nbsp;(&nbsp;thrombocytopenia&nbsp;) and decreased&nbsp;white blood cell count&nbsp;(leucopenia).&nbsp;Headache.&nbsp;Low&nbsp;blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):&nbsp;<\/em>Acute&nbsp;renal failure, high levels of&nbsp;phosphate&nbsp;and&nbsp;amino acids&nbsp;in the urine (so-called Fanconi-like syndrome, associated with high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;given over a long period of time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/em>: Decreased sensation and\/or tingling\/numbness in the arms and\/or legs (&nbsp;peripheral&nbsp;neuropathy&nbsp;).&nbsp;Permanent hearing loss, deafness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infection&nbsp;of other gentamicin-resistant bacteria.&nbsp;Diarrhea with or without blood and\/or stomach cramps.&nbsp;Severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;in the skin and mucous membranes together with blisters and&nbsp;redness&nbsp;of the skin which in very severe cases can affect internal organs and can be life-threatening (&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic&nbsp;epidermal&nbsp;necrosis&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergic reactions (including severe allergic reactions such as&nbsp;anaphylaxis&nbsp;), which may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Itchy, lumpy rash (hives) or&nbsp;hives&nbsp;(&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Swelling of hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing<\/li><li>Fainting, dizziness, fainting (low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect that you have had a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction, contact your healthcare provider immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Gensumycin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine does not require any special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepared solutions are for single use only and should be used within 12 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is gentamicin sulphate.&nbsp;1 ml&nbsp;solution for injection&nbsp;contains: gentamicin sulphate equivalent to 40 mg gentamicin.<\/li><li>The other ingredients (excipients) are sodium chloride, sulfuric acid \/ sodium hydroxide (for&nbsp;pH&nbsp;adjustment) and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear, to slightly opalescent\/colorless to light yellow solution.&nbsp;Vial&nbsp;5&#215;2 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanofi AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 30052<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>104 25 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Famar Health Care Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madrid SAU<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gensumycin contains gentamicin sulfate which is an antibiotic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,2207],"tags":[14506,14501,14502,14505,14497,14500,14504,14499,14503,14498],"class_list":["post-13399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-g","tag-benefits-of-gensumycin","tag-benefits-of-gentamicin","tag-gensumycin","tag-gensumycin-side-effects","tag-gentamicin","tag-gentamicin-side-effects","tag-what-gensumycin-is-used-for","tag-what-gentamicin-is-used-for","tag-what-is-gensumycin","tag-what-is-gentamicin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13399","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13399"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13399\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15540,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13399\/revisions\/15540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13399"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13399"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}