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https://bit.ly/GentamicinGaramycinNursingConsiderations Generic Name
Gentamicin
Trade Name
Cidomycin
Indication
Treatment of gram negative infections when penicillin is ineffective
Action
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
Therapeutic Class
Anti-infectives
Pharmacologic Class
Aminoglycoside
Nursing Considerations
• Causes tinnitus-hearing loss/do not administer with penicillin • Use caution in renal impairment • Assess for infection • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor liver function tests • Monitor blood levels of drug
