Jenamicin Inj
Generic Name: GENTAMICIN - INJECTION
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.
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