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Gentamicin, sold under brand names Garamycin among others, is an antibiotic used to treat many types of bacterial infections This may include bone infections, endocarditis, pelvic inflammatory disease, meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sepsis among others. It is not effective for gonorrhea or chlamydia infections. It can be given intravenously, by injection into a muscle, or topically. Topical formulations may be used in burns or for infections of the outside of the eye.  In the developed world it is often only used for two days until bacterial cultures determine what antibiotics the infection is sensitive to.  

Gentamicin can cause inner ear problems and kidney problems The inner ear problems can include problems with balance and problems with hearing. These problems may be permanent. If used during pregnancy it can cause harm to the baby. It appears [sic] to be safe for use during breastfeeding.   Gentamicin is a type of aminoglycoside. It works by stopping the bacteria from making protein which typically kills the bacteria

Most common Gentamicin side effects from eHealthme

• Fever - (1,046 reports)
• Renal failure acute - (825 reports)
• Hypotension - (614 reports)
• Thrombocytopenia - (511 reports)
• Acute kidney failure - (474 reports)
• Rashes - (431 reports)
• Nausea - (420 reports)
• Pain - (406 reports)
• Agranulocytosis - (401 reports)
• Chills - (394 reports)

On Nov, 25, 2015: 306 people reported to have side effects when taking Garamycin. Among them, 18 people (5.88%) have Death.

Time on Garamycin when people have Death  :

< 1 month1 - 6 months6 - 12 months1 - 2 years2 - 5 years5 - 10 years10+ years Death100.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%