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:-
- Gentamycin 40mg/ml
- Gentamore 20mg/ml