Gentamicin Injection and Rebif

• 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, gentamicin 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 gentamicin as well as the risks.

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

• Generic Name: interferon beta-1a
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Rebif, Avonex, Avonex Prefilled Syringe, Avonex Pen, Rebif Rebidose, Rebif Rebidose Titration Pack, Rebif Titration Pack

Rebif (interferon beta-1a) is made from human proteins. Interferons help the body fight viral infections.

Rebif is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults.

Rebif will not cure MS, it will only decrease the frequency of relapse symptoms.