Jenamicin Inj
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (jen-tuh-MY-sin)
Jenamicin Inj Uses
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent certain infections or to treat a wide variety of serious bacterial infections. Gentamicin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria that causes the infection.
How To Use Jenamicin Inj
This medication is usually given by injection into a vein or a muscle (every 6 hours to once a day) or exactly as directed by your doctor.
Dosage is based on the kind of infection, your weight, kidney function, medical condition, gentamicin blood levels, and response to treatment.
This medication may be used either in the hospital or in the home supervised by an infusion service. This medicine is available in several types of vials. Follow the medicine package instructions exactly for mixing and giving this medication. Before mixing the solution, check it for cloudiness or particles. Check the medication again after it has been mixed with the dilution fluid in the IV bag. If cloudiness or particles are present at any time, do not use the liquid. Do not mix this antibiotic with any other antibiotics in the same IV bag. Do not give this medication through the same IV tubing with another antibiotic at the same time or afterward unless told to do so by your pharmacist.
Learn how to give this medicine using sterile methods. Dispose of all needles and injection equipment in appropriate containers provided by your pharmacy or home infusion company. For more information, ask your pharmacist or home infusion nurse.
This medication works best when the amount of drug in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, use this drug at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
Do not use more or less of this drug than prescribed unless directed to do so by your doctor. Do not stop this medication before you complete the prescribed time for treatment, even if you feel better. Skipping, changing your dose, or not completing the whole treatment course without approval from your doctor may cause the infection to get worse or make the infection more difficult to treat (resistant).
Tell your doctor immediately if your infection symptoms return (e.g., fever, chills, body aches) while using this medication or after stopping it.
