Gentak (Gentamican Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 10, 2012

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GENTAK®
(gentamicin sulfate) Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.3% Sterile

DRUG DESCRIPTION

GENTAK® Gentamicin sulfate is a water soluble antibiotic of the aminoglycoside group.

Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic ointment is a sterile ointment for ophthalmic use. Each gram contains gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 3 mg gentamicin in a base of white petrolatum and mineral oil, with methylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives.

Gentamicin is obtained from cultures of Micromonospora purpurea. It is a mixture of the sulfate salts of gentamicin C₁, C₂, and C_1A. All three components appear to have similar antimicrobial activities. Gentamicin sulfate occurs as a white to buff powder and is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. The structural formula is as follows:

GENTAK® (Gentamicin Sulfate) Structural Formula Illustration

What are the possible side effects of gentamicin ophthalmic (Garamycin Ophthalmic, Gentak, Gentasol, Ocu-Mycin)?

Serious side effects are not expected to occur during treatment with this medication.

Commonly, some eye burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching, eyelid swelling, or sensitivity to light may occur.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at...

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What are the precautions when taking gentamican sulfate ophthalmic ointment (Gentak)?

Before taking fingolimod, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems (such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema), current/recent/returning infection (including hepatitis and tuberculosis), diabetes, fainting, certain eye problems (macular edema, uveitis), heart problems (such as slow/irregular heartbeat, heart failure, chest pain), liver disease.

Do not have immunizations/vaccinations while you are taking fingolimod and for 2 months after your last dose without the consent...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 3/25/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.