Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/GentamicinGaramycinNursingConsiderations   Generic Name Gentamicin

Trade Name Cidomycin

Indication Treatment of gram negative infections when penicillin is ineffective

Action Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

Therapeutic Class Anti-infectives

Pharmacologic Class Aminoglycoside

Nursing Considerations • Causes tinnitus-hearing loss/do not administer with penicillin
• Use caution in renal impairment
• Assess for infection
• Obtain cultures prior to therapy
• Monitor liver function tests
• Monitor blood levels of drug