Yes, gentamicin can be used intraoperatively as a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infections during surgery. It is commonly administered intravenously before the start of the surgical procedure.
No, gentamicin is an antibiotic, not a disinfectant. It is commonly used to treat bacterial infections by stopping the growth of bacteria.
The recommended dilution for gentamicin is typically 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline), with the amount depending on the specific concentration of the gentamicin solution being used. It is important to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or your healthcare provider to ensure the correct dilution is made.
Gentamicin is effective against a variety of Gram-negative bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. It is also active against some Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. However, resistance to gentamicin is becoming more common among certain bacterial strains.
gentamicin is a cheap drug that has a record of poisoning 1 in 20-25 patients with permanent "oscillopsia" typified by NO BALANCE SYSTEM, blurry vision, shortened lifespan, depression. Do NOT use gentamin under ANY circumstances. Question your doctors personal knowledge of gentamicin if they suggest to use it....they are ignorant of slightly more expensive [about $USD3-4 more per shot/dosage] modern high tech medicines that superseded gentamicin 25 plus years ago. Third world countries are renowned for using cheap drugs for obvious reasons. Countries/hospitals in Western Countries like USA, Australia, Greece, Spain still use gentamicin as it is a cheap alternative in dollars [but an expensive alternative in health]. Nurses are recommended to QUESTION any doctor or medical board that recommends giving such an old, ancient, dangerous drug that is CHEAPLY available [thus considered "an ideal choice by hospital/agencys accountant-doctors!] when there are safer modern alternatives since the 1970's.
Garamycin, also known as gentamicin, was discovered in the 1960s by scientists at Schering Corporation (now part of Merck & Co.). It was first isolated from the soil bacterium Micromonospora purpurea.
Yes, Gentamicin is effective against bacterial infections. However, gent is not used for all bacterial infections.
Gentamicin is a gram-negative, heat-stable antibiotic. It is not taken orally, but can be used topically or intravenously.
Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution is an antibiotic drop that is used to topically, a prescription medicine for veterinary use in dogs, cats, and horses.
Gentamicin ointment is to be used externally for skin infections and such while Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment is for the eyes ONLY! Also, if it is an old prescription OR someone else's script, DO NOT use it. Even with something as simple as an antibiotic, it can be harmful is misused. Hope this helps!
Yes it can be recorded..clinically and intraoperatively too
Tobramycin is better than gentamicin for Conjunctivitis.
Yes, gentamicin can cause hearing loss in patients.
Intraoperatively, loop diuretics such as furosemide are commonly used to manage fluid overload and control blood pressure. Thiazide diuretics may also be employed in specific situations, particularly for patients with hypertension. Additionally, osmotic diuretics like mannitol can be used to reduce intracranial pressure or promote diuresis in cases of renal protection. The choice of diuretic depends on the surgical context and the patient's individual needs.
Conjunctivitis tobramycin is more effective than gentamicin for a cat.
Genone spray is used to treat skin lesions in dogs. The lesions are created by bacteria that are sensitive to gentamicin.
Yes, gentamicin can cause hearing loss in patients as a potential side effect.
No, it's an aminoglycoside.