Gentamicin and Neurotoxicity - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Neurotoxicity is reported as a side effect among people who take Gentamicin (gentamicin sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Maxipime, and have Pseudomonas infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neurotoxicity when taking Gentamicin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,523 people who have side effects when taking Gentamicin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gentamicin?

Gentamicin has active ingredients of gentamicin sulfate. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 21,654 Gentamicin users. Check the latest studies of Gentamicin.

What is Neurotoxicity?

Neurotoxicity (when the exposure to natural or artificial toxic substances, which are called neurotoxins, alters the normal activity of the nervous system) is found to be associated with 676 drugs and 852 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neurotoxicity.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

21,523 people reported to have side effects when taking Gentamicin.
Among them, 73 people (0.34%) have Neurotoxicity.

Among these 73 people:

How long have people been on Gentamicin when they have Neurotoxicity? *

What is the gender of people who have Neurotoxicity when taking Gentamicin? *

female: 57.58 %
male: 42.42 %

What is the age of people who have Neurotoxicity when taking Gentamicin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gentamicin? *

Maxipime: 13 people, 17.81%
Vancomycin: 10 people, 13.70%
Albuterol: 9 people, 12.33%
Acyclovir: 8 people, 10.96%
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride: 8 people, 10.96%
Bactrim: 7 people, 9.59%
Valacyclovir: 7 people, 9.59%
Amlodipine: 6 people, 8.22%
Fluconazole: 5 people, 6.85%
Ondansetron: 5 people, 6.85%

What are other side effects people have besides Neurotoxicity? *

Nephropathy Toxic (damage to kidney due to toxins): 15 people, 20.55%
Acute Kidney Failure: 9 people, 12.33%
Myoclonus (a brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles): 8 people, 10.96%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 7 people, 9.59%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 6 people, 8.22%
Cytokine Release Syndrome (immediate complication occurring with the use of anti-t cell antibody infusions): 6 people, 8.22%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 6 people, 8.22%
Fever: 6 people, 8.22%
Consciousness - Decreased: 6 people, 8.22%
Confusional State: 5 people, 6.85%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 10 people, 13.70%
Herpes Zoster: 6 people, 8.22%
Mantle Cell Lymphoma (cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell): 5 people, 6.85%
Rash Vesicular (rash with a small bubble): 4 people, 5.48%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 4 people, 5.48%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 5.48%
Pain: 3 people, 4.11%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 4.11%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 4.11%
Depressed Mood: 3 people, 4.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on gentamicin sulfate (the active ingredients of Gentamicin) and Gentamicin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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