Available by prescription. Aminoglycosides are bacteriocidal . Usually given in a hospital setting as it is an injection. Used to treat infections with gram negative aerobic bacteria. Use with care as bacterial resistance to gentamicin is developing.
Some veterinarians give a higher dose once a day.
Duration of treatment depends on reason for treatment and response to treatment. May also see facial swelling, pain at injection site, allergic reactions, vomiting, diarrhea, blood disorders, or liver disorders. Do not use in animals with kidney disease as this group of medications may worsen the disease if present. Not for use in pregnant or nursing animals. Not for use in animals with myasthenia gravis or other neuromuscular disorders.