Gentamicin injection is a medical preparation that works as an antibiotic and is mainly used to combat diseases caused by bacteria. It is prescribed to treat infections of the respiratory system, urinary tract, and skin tissues, in addition to other infections in the body. Gentamicin is considered particularly effective when the bacteria causing the infection are susceptible to the effect of gentamicin.
Gentamicin is a generic alternative to the antibiotic known as garamycin, and is widely used in the treatment of bacterial infections.