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Gentamicin

Clinically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 1 January 2026. See our editorial policy and correction policy.

9 known interactions (1 severe)
2 brand names

Indications

  • Bacterial eye infections
  • Bacterial infection in otitis externa
  • Moderate diabetic foot infection, Severe diabetic foot infection, Acute diverticulitis [in combination with amoxicillin and metronidazole], Leg ulcer infection [in combination with other drugs]

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Drug Interactions

1 SevereModerate interactions

9 drug interactions identified for Gentamicin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

aminoglycosides (by injection) Auditory disorder; care must be taken with dosage (the main side-effects of the aminoglycosides are dose-related); conditions characterised by muscular weakness (aminogl

Side Effects

Commonimpairme

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Brand Names

Garamycin(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Gentamicin(IN)
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

Reviewer: MedNext Clinical Team

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