Gentamicin

Common brands: Vancomycin, Tyzavan, Pain Relief, Rapidol, Goodnow Pain Relief

Top reporter: Eugia Us Llc

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12,840
Total Reports
5,561
Serious Reports
2,380
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (18.54%)

Patient Demographics

Male
5,902
Female
5,465

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Gentamicin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,027
8.0%
2 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,014
7.9%
3 PYREXIA 758
5.9%
4 OFF LABEL USE 695
5.4%
5 RENAL FAILURE 603
4.7%
6 DIARRHOEA 467
3.7%
7 SEPSIS 432
3.4%
8 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 416
3.3%
9 HYPOTENSION 408
3.2%
10 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 403
3.2%
11 NAUSEA 382
3.0%
12 DRUG INTERACTION 377
3.0%
13 RENAL FAILURE ACUTE 359
2.8%
14 FOETAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 358
2.8%
15 PREMATURE BABY 345
2.7%
16 FATIGUE 341
2.7%
17 PNEUMONIA 341
2.7%
18 DYSPNOEA 340
2.7%
19 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 337
2.6%
20 RASH 334
2.6%
21 MATERNAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 331
2.6%
22 VOMITING 327
2.6%
23 NEUTROPENIA 321
2.5%
24 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 316
2.5%
25 SEPTIC SHOCK 314
2.5%
26 PAIN 306
2.4%
27 ANAEMIA 298
2.3%
28 RENAL IMPAIRMENT 291
2.3%
29 DEATH 282
2.2%
30 PREMATURE DELIVERY 251
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.