Gentamicin Policy

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NHS GGC Gentamicin Policy

 

Gentamicin monotherapy should only be used for targeted therapy for confirmed Gram negative infection of urinary source or on infection specialist advice, but its duration should continue to be limited and IV to oral switch optimised to reduce risk of toxicity.