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Gentamicin Pediatric

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Gentamicin Pediatric Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Gentamicin Pediatric Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Gentamicin Injection, USP (gentamicin injection pediatric) and other antibacterial drugs, Gentamicin Injection, USP (gentamicin injection pediatric) should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the ...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Gentamicin Pediatric Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Gentamicin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein or muscle by a health care professional. It is usually given every 8 hours or as dir...

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What is Gentamicin Pediatric Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

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