genticyn 80mg injection - Gentamicin (80mg) medicine

genticyn 80mg injection

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🏭 Abbott 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Sep 24, 2026
⚠️ Nephrotoxicity Risk 🤰 Pregnancy Category C 📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available
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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 Namegenticyn 80mg injection
ManufacturerAbbott
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action ClassAminoglycosides
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs 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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