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==Contraindications==


 
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==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:49, 6 January 2014

Gentamicin
GENTAMICIN® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Overdosage
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied
Labels and Packages

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to gentamicin is a contraindication to its use. A history of hypersensitivity or serious toxic reactions to other aminoglycosides may contraindicate use of gentamicin because of the known cross-sensitivity of patients to drugs in this class.[1]

References

  1. "GENTAMICIN (GENTAMICIN SULFATE) INJECTION, SOLUTION [APP PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]".

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.