Gentamicin Lerken

Gentamicin Lerken: application, side effects and features of use

Gentamicin Lerken is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat infectious diseases caused by susceptible microorganisms. The drug is produced in France by the Lerken Laboratory company and has the international name gentamicin.

Gentamicin Lerken is used as an injection and is available as an injection solution. It is used to treat many infectious diseases, including pneumonia, lung abscess, peritonitis, sepsis, meningitis, osteomyelitis, endocarditis, purulent infections, kidney and urinary tract infections.

However, before using Gentamicin Lerken, you must ensure that there are no contraindications. The drug is not recommended for use in cases of hypersensitivity to gentamicin, acoustic neuritis, severe renal failure or uremia.

Like many other antibiotics, Gentamicin Lerken can cause side effects. Some of them include hearing and balance disorders, kidney damage, headache, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, muscle weakness, changes in the cellular composition of peripheral blood (anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia), increased activity of liver transaminases, hyperbilirubinemia, allergic reactions (skin itching, urticaria).

In addition, Gentamicin Lerken may interact with other oto- and nephrotoxic drugs. It enhances (mutually) the effect of carbenicillin, benzylpenicillin and cephalosporins. Loop diuretics increase ototoxicity, muscle relaxants - the likelihood of respiratory paralysis. Do not mix with other products in the same syringe.

In conclusion, Gentamicin Lerken is an effective antibiotic for the treatment of many infectious diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to it. However, its use requires precautions and monitoring for possible side effects. Before starting treatment, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

Literature:

1. Encyclopedia of Medicines 2003
2. Medicines, ed. No. 14, 2000, Mashkovsky M. D.
3. Encyclopedia of medicines, available on the website of the Russian National Directory of Medicines.