Intamycin 20 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)

2 ml ampoule: ৳ 7.60 (2 x 5: ৳ 76.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Gentamicin sulfate injection
Company	Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Intamycin 80 mg injection

Indications

Treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms
Used for conditions such as septicaemia, meningitis, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections

Pharmacology

Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Bactericidal antibiotic active against a broad spectrum of Gram-negative pathogens

Dosage & Administration

Given by intramuscular route
Same dosage for intravenous administration
Dosage for adults and pediatric patients
Dilution and infusion guidelines for intravenous administration

Interaction

Avoid concurrent use with potentially nephrotoxic or ototoxic drugs
Avoid simultaneous administration with beta-lactam antibiotics

Side Effects

Vestibular damage
Reversible nephrotoxicity
Auditory ototoxicity
Symptoms include dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety not established for use in pregnancy and lactation
Crosses the placenta and poses a risk of ototoxicity in the fetus
Detected in breast milk, breastfeeding is not recommended during therapy

Therapeutic Class

Aminoglycosides

Storage Conditions

Store in cool and dry place

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