Garamycin Injection and Thorazine (Chlorpromazine Tablets)

• Generic Name: gentamicin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Garamycin, Cidomycin, Septopal

Gentamicin injection is used to treat serious bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.

Gentamicin belongs to the class of medicines known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Gentamicin injection is usually used for serious bacterial infections for which other medicines may not work. However, it may also cause some serious side effects, including damage to your kidneys and the part of your body that controls hearing. These side effects may be more likely to occur in elderly patients and newborn infants. You and your doctor should talk about the benefit of this medicine as well as the risks.

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: chlorpromazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Thorazine, Ormazine, Thorazine Spansule

• It is used to treat hiccups.
• It is used to treat tetanus.
• It is used to treat problems with how one acts.
• It is used to treat acute intermittent porphyria.
• It is used to treat mania.
• It is used to treat upset stomach and throwing up.
• It is used to treat schizophrenia.
• It is used to ease anxiety before surgery.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.