Gentamicin
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- Gentamicin
- Brand Names
- Gentamicin
- Application Number
- ANDA062251
- Sponsor
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
- NDC Codes
- 5
- Dosage Forms
- INJECTION, SOLUTION
- Routes
- INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
- Active Ingredients
- GENTAMICIN SULFATE
Indications and Usage
Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic solution is indicated in the topical treatment of ocular bacterial infections including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, acute meibomianitis, and dacryocystitis, caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli; Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens.
Warnings
NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic solution is not for injection. It should never be injected subconjunctivally, nor should it be directly introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye.