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Common Tradename
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GARAMYCIN |
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Class
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aminoglycoside |
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Dosage, Adult (usual)
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IM or IV 3-6mg/kg/day (divided Q8H) or 4-7mg/kg/day Q24H |
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OPTH apply oint BID-TID or instill soln 1-2 drops Q2-4H |
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Dosage, Pediatric, (usual)
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2.5-3.5mg/kg/dose IV or IM Q8H |
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Dose Adjustments:
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geriatrics |
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renal impairment |
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Administration
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dilute in 50-200mL NS or D5W, infuse over 30-120min |
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How Supplied
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0.3% OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT |
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0.3% OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION |
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10 MG/ML, 40 MG/ML SOLUTION FOR INJECTION |
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Indications
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susceptible bacterial infections |
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Contraindications
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hypersensitivity to gentamicin |
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Adverse Effects
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nephrotoxicity |
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ototoxicity |
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Drug Interactions
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bumetanide |
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capreomycin |
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carboplatin |
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cephalosporins |
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cidofovir |
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cyclosporine |
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ethacrynic acid |
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furosemide |
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indomethacin |
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magnesium |
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methoxyflurane |
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nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers |
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piretanide |
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polygeline |
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succinylcholine |
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tacrolimus |
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typhoid vaccine |
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vancomycin |
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Pregnancy Category
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D |
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Breast Feeding
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controversial |
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Notes
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use IBW for dosage |
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