Sagestam Injection Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Gentamicin sulfate

Indications/Uses

Bacterial infections caused by susceptible pathogens especially gm -ve bacilli.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IM/IV Adult Serious infection 3 mg/kg/day in 3 equal doses 8 hrly. Life-threatening infection Up to 5 mg/kg/day in 3 or 4 equal doses. Childn 2-2.5 mg/kg 8 hrly. Neonate & infant >1 wk 2.5 mg/kg 8 hrly, Premature or full-term neonate ≤1 wk 2.5 mg/kg 12 hrly.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aminoglycosides.

Special Precautions

Neuromuscular disease. Renal impairment. Pregnancy. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, anemia, purpura, fever.

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Drug Interactions

Increases nephrotoxicity w/ cephalosporins.

MIMS Class

Aminoglycosides

ATC Classification

J01GB03 - gentamicin ; Belongs to the class of other aminoglycosides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sagestam Injection 40 mg/mL

Packing/Price

2 mL x 5 × 1's (Rp51,250/boks)

Sagestam Injection

gentamicin

Manufacturer:

Sanbe