Do not prescribe gentamicin treatment for >3 days unless advised in a guideline or by consultant in infectious diseases or consultant microbiologist. In all patients being treated with gentamicin, measure serum creatinine daily and serum gentamicin where recommended. As gentamicin has a narrow therapeutic index, accurate dosing is essential to prevent toxicity

Note that deafness and balance problems may occur at therapeutic levels. If they occur, stop gentamicin

Date updated: 2024-04-24

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