Gentamicin (Garamycin) Prototype Summary

Gentamicin (Garamycin)

Dosage/Rout

Adult: 3 mg/kg/d IM or IV in three equal doses q8h; reduce dose in renal failure

Pediatric: 2–2.5 mg/kg/d q8h IV or IM

Usual Indications

Treatment of Pseudomonas infections and a wide variety of gram-negative infections.

Table for  Gentamicin (Garamycin) Prototype Summary.

T1/2: 2 to 3 hours; metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine.

Adverse effects:

Sinusitis, dizziness, rash, fever, risk of nephrotoxicity.