Gentamicin


Class:- Aminoglycoside antibiotic

MOA:- Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis - Bactericidal

Indication :- Skin infection, Otitis, Mastitis, GIT disturbances, Ocular infection, CRD complications, Pyometra

Dose:- 

1. Dog/Cat:- 1. Otitis- 4-8 drops BID

                   2. Ophthalmic - 1 drop/eye QID

                   3. Systemic - 5-10mg/kg [Slow I/V , I/M, S/C]

2. Birds:- 3-5 mg/kg [I/V , I/M]

3. Ruminants/Pig:- 4mg/kg [I/V, I/M]


Contraindications:-

  • ⛔ Don't use in pregnant animal
  • ⛔ Don't use in kidney failure
  • ⛔ Don't use with other drug because it high nephrotoxic
  • ⛔ Use with caution in patient with neuromuscular disorder and in neonates and geriatric patients
Available Brands:-
  1. Gentamycin 40mg/ml
  2. Gentamore 20mg/ml