What is gentamicin?
What precautions should I take? Side Effects What is Gentamicin poisoning? Symptoms of Gentamicin poisoning Consequences of Gentamicin poisoning Treatment of Gentamicin poisoning Gentamicin kidney damage Legal aspects of gentamicin poisoning Gentamicin has been found to increase the risk of severe kidney and hearing problems. In fact, up to fifty percent of all cases of bilateral vestibulopathy (a condition characterized by damage to the inner ears) are caused by gentamicin. This risk is particularly significant in individuals taking certain prescription and over the counter medications, including some vitamins, diuretics, and the drugs cisplatin, amphotericin, and other antibiotics. Improper administration or excessive dosing of gentamicin, on the part of a healthcare professional, can also greatly increase the risk of serious gentamicin side effects. What is Gentamicin? Gentamicin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic used to kill a variety of bacterial infections, which may affect the