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About GENTICYN DROPS 5ML

GENTICYN DROPS 5ML belongs to the aminoglycoside antibiotic primarily used to treat bacterial infections eye and ear, conjunctivitis (pink eye) and otitis externa (redness and swelling of the external ear canal). Conjunctivitis is the infection of the outer white membrane of the eyeball. This infection is highly contagious in nature and can pass on to another. Otitis externa is a bacterial infection of the external ear canal.

GENTICYN DROPS 5ML contains Gentamicin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections. It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of proteins required by bacteria, which is essential for the bacterial cell's growth and survival. GENTICYN DROPS 5ML has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). Benzalkonium acts as a preservative in the formulation.

GENTICYN DROPS 5ML should be used as advised by your doctor. It is an external preparation intended for use in the eyes and ears. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as eye/ear burning sensation, ear pain, irritation during administration, and blurred vision. Most of these side effects of GENTICYN DROPS 5ML do not require medical attention and gradually subside over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

GENTICYN DROPS 5ML contains benzalkonium as a preservative, so it may cause eye irritation, especially if you have dry eyes or disorders of the cornea (the clear layer at the front of the eye). If you feel stinging or pain in the eye and abnormal eye sensation after using this medicine, please inform your doctor. Do not use GENTICYN DROPS 5ML on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance. GENTICYN DROPS 5ML must not be used in the ear if the eardrum is damaged in any way. Consult your doctor before using GENTICYN DROPS 5ML if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. GENTICYN DROPS 5ML is not recommended for children unless prescribed by a doctor. GENTICYN DROPS 5ML may cause temporary vision problems (blurred vision), so be cautious while driving and operating machinery or avoid doing such activities.

Uses of GENTICYN DROPS 5ML

Conjunctivitis (pink eye)Otitis externa (ear infection) 

Directions for Use

Eye drops: Apply GENTICYN DROPS 5ML to the affected eye/eyes. Wash your hands thoroughly with water before and after use. Tilt your head backward and pull down the lower eyelid to create a small sac. Squeeze the prescribed amount of dose into the sac using the dropper. Close your eyes for about 2 to 3 minutes. Wipe any excess liquid with a tissue. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the dropper after use. Place the dropper back on the bottle and tighten the cap.Ear drops: Instil 2-3 drops into the ear canal; do not touch the tip of the dropper. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.

Medicinal Benefits

GENTICYN DROPS 5ML is used to treat various bacterial infections of the eye and ears. GENTICYN DROPS 5ML consists of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It kills bacteria (bactericidal action) by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria, which is essential for the bacterial cell's growth and survival. GENTICYN DROPS 5ML may also help to prevent an infection after an eye injury or surgery.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of GENTICYN DROPS 5ML

  • Irritation 
  • Burning sensation
  • Blurred vision

Drug Warnings

Do not take GENTICYN DROPS 5ML if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to the aminoglycosides antibiotics like gentamicin, tobacco, amikacin, streptomycin, and kanamycin. The GENTICYN DROPS 5ML contains benzalkonium as a preservative that may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and change contact lens colours. You should not wear contact lenses while you have bacterial conjunctivitis symptoms or while you are using GENTICYN DROPS 5ML. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment, even if you feel better, without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and may even worsen your condition. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within two days of starting treatment, if they worsen during treatment or if you get another eye or ear infection. If you have ruptured the eardrum, please do not use GENTICYN DROPS 5ML unless prescribed. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking GENTICYN DROPS 5ML. Do not use GENTICYN DROPS 5ML on children unless prescribed by the doctor. GENTICYN DROPS 5ML may cause blurred vision sometimes, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery after administrating it.   

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GentamicinBumetanide
Severe
GentamicinDeferasirox
Severe

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GentamicinBumetanide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Taking Genticyn Drops 5ml can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ears, vertigo, and kidney problems, and combining it with bumetanide may increase the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Genticyn Drops 5ml can be taken with bumetanide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience hearing loss, ringing in the ears, vertigo, or kidney problems.
GentamicinDeferasirox
Severe
How does the drug interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Taking Deferasirox may cause kidney problems and combining it with Genticyn Drops 5ml may increase that risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Genticyn Drops 5ml can be taken with deferasirox if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience signs and symptoms of kidney damage such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Dehydration can also harm the kidney, therefore drink plenty of fluids if you develop diarrhoea or vomiting during treatment with these medications.
GentamicinPipecuronium bromide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Co-administration of Pipecuronium bromide with Genticyn Drops 5ml may increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Genticyn Drops 5ml and Pipecuronium bromide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have trouble breathing or feel like you can't breathe at all, it's important to contact your doctor right away. This is especially true if you're having difficulty breathing for a long time. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GentamicinFoscarnet
Severe
How does the drug interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Co-administration of Genticyn Drops 5ml with Foscarnet can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Genticyn Drops 5ml and Foscarnet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away: seizures, an irregular heart rhythm, feeling sick, swelling, sudden weight gain or loss, severe pain in your upper stomach, strong heartbeats, feeling dizzy, or chest pain. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GentamicinTenofovir alafenamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Co-administration of Tenofovir alafenamide may cause kidney problems and combining it Genticyn Drops 5ml may increase that risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Genticyn Drops 5ml can be taken with tenofovir alafenamide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience signs and symptoms of kidney damage such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
GentamicinRocuronium bromide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
When Rocuronium is used with Genticyn Drops 5ml, it can make the treatment more effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Rocuronium bromide with Genticyn Drops 5ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GentamicinDoxacurium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Co-administration of Doxacurium with Genticyn Drops 5ml may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Genticyn Drops 5ml and Doxacurium chloride, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have trouble breathing or feel like you can't breathe at all, it's important to contact a doctor right away. This is especially true if you're having difficulty breathing for a long time. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GentamicinSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Coadministration of Sirolimus with Genticyn Drops 5ml may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Genticyn Drops 5ml can be taken with sirolimus if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of kidney damage such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medication without consulting your doctor.
GentamicinTacrolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Taking tacrolimus with Genticyn Drops 5ml may cause kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Genticyn Drops 5ml can be taken with tacrolimus if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of kidney damage such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GentamicinEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Everolimus may cause kidney problems, and combining it with Genticyn Drops 5ml may increase that risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Genticyn Drops 5ml can be taken with everolimus if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms of kidney damage such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eating probiotics and a diet rich in vitamins can help to improve eye health and ward off infection.
  • Rinse your eyes regularly with clean water.
  • Placing cooled tea bags on your eyes while they are closed can be a way to relax and unwind.
  • Make sure you dry your ears completely after swimming or taking a shower.
  • Keep your ears clean by washing them and using a cotton swab carefully.
  • Eat fiber-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid the usage of tobacco and alcohol.
  • To cure your condition effectually, complete the full course of GENTICYN DROPS 5ML even though you find symptomatic relief.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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BENZALKONIUM-0.04% V/V+GENTAMICIN-0.3% V/VOther symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
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BENZALKONIUM-0.04% V/V+GENTAMICIN-0.3% V/VMyasthenia gravis and other myoneural disorders
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BENZALKONIUM-0.04% V/V+GENTAMICIN-0.3% V/VOther symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
Severe
How does the disease interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Adequate hydration is critical for reducing the risk of oto- and nephrotoxicity associated with aminoglycoside usage. Dehydration should preferably be treated before starting therapy. Fluid status should be continuously maintained in patients who are at risk of dehydration, such as those who have severe and/or prolonged diarrhoea or vomiting. If indications of renal irritation appear during therapy, hydration should be increased as directed, followed by a dose reduction if necessary. If urine flow gradually decreases or azotemia worsens, therapy should be discontinued.

How to manage the interaction:
Dehydration should be corrected prior to initiation of therapy. Fluid status should be monitored closely in patients who may be at risk for dehydration, such as those with severe and/or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting. Therapy should be withdrawn if urinary output decreases progressively or azotemia (elevated levels of urea) increases.
BENZALKONIUM-0.04% V/V+GENTAMICIN-0.3% V/VMyasthenia gravis and other myoneural disorders
Severe
How does the disease interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Aminoglycosides can elicit dose-related neuromuscular blockade and muscle weakness, especially in patients with neuromuscular illness or hypocalcemia, as well as in those undergoing general anaesthesia, neuromuscular blocking medications, or substantial transfusions of citrate-anticoagulated blood. Although neuromuscular blockade caused by aminoglycosides is usually self-limiting, it can occasionally result in respiratory paralysis. The most potent neuromuscular blocking drug in the class is regarded to be neomycin. However, the risk is greatest with large dosages instilled intraperitoneally or intrapleurally, or with fast intravenous administration of parenteral aminoglycosides. In patients with neuromuscular problems (e.g., myasthenia gravis, parkinsonian syndrome, botulism) or hypocalcemia, aminoglycoside therapy should be used with caution. If indications of respiratory paralysis appear during aminoglycoside therapy, the medicine should be stopped and, if necessary, mechanical breathing assistance administered.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with neuromuscular disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Parkinsonian syndrome, botulism) or hypocalcemia (low calcium levels). The drug should be discontinued and mechanical respiratory assistance provided if needed if signs of respiratory paralysis occur during therapy.
BENZALKONIUM-0.04% V/V+GENTAMICIN-0.3% V/VOther disorders of ear, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Aminoglycosides can harm the eighth cranial nerve, causing vestibular and/or auditory toxicity. Dizziness, nystagmus, vertigo, ataxia, tinnitus, and varied degrees of hearing impairment are among the symptoms. Following the discontinuation of the medicine, permanent hearing loss, including whole or partial irreversible bilateral deafness, may occur. Therapy with aminoglycosides, especially if extended (> 10 days), should be used with caution in patients with preexisting vestibular and/or auditory impairment, as it may delay or obfuscate the diagnosis of a drug-induced ototoxic impact. Patients should be adequately hydrated, the usual aminoglycoside dosage should not be exceeded, use with other ototoxic agents should be avoided, and peak and trough serum aminoglycoside concentrations should be determined on a regular basis and dosage adjusted to maintain desired levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with ototoxicity. The dosage should be reduced or therapy shoule be withdrawn if signs and symptoms of toxicity develop.
BENZALKONIUM-0.04% V/V+GENTAMICIN-0.3% V/VUnspecified kidney failure
Severe
How does the disease interact with Genticyn Drops 5ml:
Aminoglycosides have the potential to be ototoxic and nephrotoxic. Damage to the eighth cranial nerve can cause vestibular and/or auditory toxicities such as dizziness, nystagmus, vertigo, ataxia, tinnitus, and varied degrees of hearing impairment. Tubular necrosis, increases in BUN, nonprotein nitrogen, and serum creatinine concentration, decreases in urine specific gravity and creatinine clearance, proteinuria, and cells or casts in the urine are all signs of nephrotoxicity. Rarely, renal electrolyte wasting can cause hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypokalemia, which can be accompanied with paresthesia, tetany, disorientation, and positive Chvostek and Trousseau symptoms. Although aminoglycoside-induced nephrotoxicity is often reversible after treatment withdrawal, mortality from uremia has happened on rare occasions. Patients with renal impairment should be treated with caution and at lower doses of aminoglycosides, as they may be at risk.Drug buildup increases the risk of oto- and nephrotoxicity. Patients should be adequately hydrated, the usual aminoglycoside dosage should not be exceeded, use with other neuro- and nephrotoxic agents should be avoided, and peak and trough serum aminoglycoside concentrations should be determined on a regular basis and dosage adjusted to maintain desired levels. If toxicity develops, renal and eighth cranial nerve function should be constantly monitored, and the dosage lowered or therapy discontinued.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy should be administered cautiously at reduced dosages in patients with kidney impairment. Patients should be adequately hydrated, the dose should not be exceeded, and use with other neuro- and nephrotoxic agents should be avoided to minimize the risk of toxicity.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CEFADROXIL
  • BESIFLOXACIN
  • GATIFLOXACIN
  • AMIKACIN
  • TOBRAMYCIN
  • ATRACURIUM
  • PANCURONIUM
  • VECURONIUM
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • CISPLATIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ETHACRYNIC ACID
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • CEPHALEXIN
  • CEPHRADINE

Special Advise

  • Use of GENTICYN DROPS 5ML for prolonged may result in a new fungal eye infection (secondary infection). Do not use GENTICYN DROPS 5ML for longer than prescribed.
  • GENTICYN DROPS 5ML should not be administered directly into the eye's anterior chamber. 
  • GENTICYN DROPS 5ML must not be used in the ear if the eardrum is damaged in any way.
  • It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
  • If you experience any purulent (pus-containing) discharge or your inflammation and pain increase while using GENTICYN DROPS 5ML, please discontinue the use and consult a doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Conjunctivitis: Also known as pink eye, it is a condition in which the outer membrane of the eyeball gets swollen and infected. There are usually three types of conjunctivitis, namely bacterial conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis and allergic conjunctivitis. Common signs and symptoms include red-toned eyes with a thick discharge with intense itchiness. It is highly contagious in nature and can spread from one person to another. 

Otitis externa: It is a condition that causes inflammation (pain, redness, and swelling) of the external ear canal, which is the tube between the outer ear and eardrum. It is primarily caused by bacterial infections. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus the most common bacteria that cause otitis externa.

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