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AMH 2022 section 5.1.1
GENTAMICIN (gen-ta-my-sin)
Not included in this monograph — see AMH for information:
Kidney trouble
— if used for more than 1 week
Ear damage
— if used for more than 1 week
Ringing in ears
Can affect balance
Pregnant
Old people
Hearing trouble
Kidney trouble
Return to clinic
if your hearing gets worse OR you are unsteady OR dizzy
Blood test
Check kidney function (UEC) before starting medicine
If used for more than 3 days monitor blood level
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