Albozen Gentamicin Sulfate Injection

Adult administration

For adults, administer 3mg (potency) per kg body weight as a divided intravenous or intramuscular injection every 8 hours, and in critically ill cases, administer 5mg (potency) per kg body weight divided into 3–4 injections per day. The usual treatment duration is 7–10 days, and may be extended for severe or resistant cases. Dosages in severe infections and life-threatening situations vary according to body weight. For urinary tract infections, a single dose of 160mg (potency) may be administered once daily.

Child administration

For children, administer 6–7.5mg (potency) per kg body weight as a divided intravenous or intramuscular injection every 8 hours. For infants, administer 7.5mg (potency) per kg body weight as a divided intravenous or intramuscular injection every 8 hours.

This medication may have glass particles when opening the injection container, so caution is required during use. Extra care should be taken with children and the elderly. This medication should not be used if there is an allergy to this drug or similar antibiotics, or if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with a history of hearing loss, kidney or liver problems, neonates and premature infants, patients with poor nutritional status, or those with muscle diseases should use it carefully. This medication can cause various side effects including shock, allergic reactions, neurological issues, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory issues, blood disorders, and liver and kidney dysfunction, so symptoms should be carefully monitored. In particular, there is a risk of hearing damage and deterioration in kidney function, so treatment duration should be restricted to within 10 days, and if necessary, hearing tests and kidney function tests should be conducted. Caution is also needed when used with specific drugs due to an increased risk of kidney damage or respiratory depression. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication and should discontinue use while breastfeeding. In children and the elderly, there is a higher risk of reduced kidney function and side effects, so dosage and interval should be adjusted carefully. Overdose may cause kidney impairment, hearing loss, respiratory paralysis, and in such cases, blood dialysis or mechanical respiratory assistance may be necessary. The injection site should be massaged to prevent hardening, and it is best not to administer it with other specific antibiotics. Adequate hydration is required, and it should only be used for the necessary duration to prevent the development of resistant strains.

Serious side effects

Cyanosis, respiratory distress, chest discomfort, hypotension, shock, severe allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, eighth cranial nerve disorders (such as hearing loss, hearing impairment, ataxia, etc.), headache, convulsions, disturbance of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, acute renal failure, severe kidney impairment, oliguria, respiratory distress, laryngeal edema, pulmonary fibrosis, liver impairment (risk of jaundice), tendency to bleed, severe edema, hypertension, respiratory depression, respiratory paralysis

Mild side effects

• Itching
• rare rashes
• fever
• dizziness
• tinnitus
• hearing loss
• loss of hearing
• ataxia
• numbness in limbs
• hallucinations

This medication should be stored at room temperature, avoiding extremely hot or cold areas. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and ensures safe use.

Appearance

Colorless transparent injection

Package unit

50 ampoules (2mL/ampoule x 50)