genticyn 80mg injection
⚠️ Nephrotoxicity Risk
🤰 Pregnancy Category C
📋 Prescription Required
💊 Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
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Reviewed by
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 24, 2026
What is genticyn 80mg injection used for?
This medicine contains Gentamicin (80mg) and is used to treat OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Gentamicin (80mg)
- Manufacturer: Abbott
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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💊 genticyn 80mg injection Uses & Benefits
- Genticyn 80mg Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
- This may include infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (eg.
- pneumonia), brain (eg.
- meningitis), sepsis and some others.
- However, it is not effective for gonorrhea.Genticyn 80mg Injection is also widely used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections.
- It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
- It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
- Your doctor may shift you to another antibiotic after culture reports become available.
- It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.This medicine may lead to kidney damage and hearing loss as side effects in some patients.
- Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine.Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests or hearing tests during treatment.
- Some patients may also be advised to get blood levels of this medicine measured.
- This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Gentamicin (80mg) |
| Brand Name | genticyn 80mg injection |
| Manufacturer | Abbott |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS |
| Action Class | Aminoglycosides |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
💡 How to Take genticyn 80mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of genticyn 80mg injection
- Hearing loss
- Kidney damage
- Balance disorder (loss of balance)
- Injection site pain
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.