Dexa-Gentamicin Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
For the assessment of side effects the following frequencies of occurrence are defined: Very common: more than 1 of 10 treated patients; Common: 1 to 10 of 100 treated patients; Uncommon: 1 to 10 of 1000 treated patients; Rare: 1 to 10 of 10,000 treated patients; Very rare: less than 1 of 10,000 treated patients; Not known: frequency of the basis of the available data not assessable.
Hormone problems: Not known: Growth of extra body hair (particularly in women), muscle weakness and wasting, purple stretch marks on body skin, increased blood pressure, irregular or missing periods, changes in the levels of protein and calcium in the body, stunted growth in children and teenagers and welling and weight gain of the body and face (called 'Cushing's syndrome') (see Precautions).
Eye Disorders: Very rarely there is the possibility of allergic reactions and uncommonly of a temporary burning in the eye.
With prolonged use, corticosteroids like dexamethasone may cause an increase of intraocular pressure in certain patients which improves after termination of treatment. Long term treatment with these substances may cause irreversible lens opacity (Eye drops); irreversible cataract formation (Eye oint), especially in children.
Furthermore: herpes simplex keratitis, perforation of the cornea in an existing inflammation of the cornea, fungal infections (e.g. Candida albicans), aggravation of bacterial infections of the cornea, dropping of the upper eye lid, pupil dilatation. After injuries of the cornea the use of Dexa-Gentamicin may lead to disorders in wound healing. Very rarely hypersensitive reactions (contact allergies) with itching, swelling of the eye lid (oedema) or eczema of the eye lid (vesiculation, weeping) were observed.
Not known: vision, blurred.
Eye drops: In very rare cases, some patients with severe damage to the clear layer at the front of the eye (the cornea) have developed cloudy patches on the cornea due to calcium build-up during treatment.
Not known: vision, blurred.
If the patient gets any side effects, talk to the doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this monograph.
By reporting side effects the patient can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
If side effects occur: Stop to apply Dexa-Gentamicin and consult an ophthalmologist soon.