What is gentamicin injection for veterinary use?
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections in both humans and animals. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, making it effective against a variety of Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria. In veterinary medicine, gentamicin is used for respiratory, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue infections. Due to potential nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, it must be used with caution and under veterinary supervision.
It's used to treat bacterial infections such as:
- Blood poisoning
- Uropoiesis
- Reproductive system infection
- Respiratory tract infection
- Alimentary infection (including peritonitis)
- Infection of the biliary tract
- Mastitis
- Parenchyma infection.
What animals can be treated with Gentamicin Sulfate Injection?
This drug is used to treat a range of animals including companion animals like cats and dogs, as well as larger animals such as horses. It is also indicated for use in livestock, including cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs.