title: Gentamicin in ophthalmology.
abstract: Gentamicin, widely used in the treatment of ocular infections, is discussed in terms of its chemical structure, effectiveness against various organisms, and pharmacology. Dosages and methods of administration are detailed and toxic effects, reversible and irreversible, are noted.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000032:analysis / Q000627:therapeutic use* / Q000633:toxicity; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
chemical_list: D005839:Gentamicins