Patient was educated on how to take Gentamicin parenterally as follows: Gentamicin is taken as an intramuscular or intravenous shot. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Discard the vial at the notice of any suspended particles. Also, discard the vial, if contents are cloudy or discolored or if the vial is cracked. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled [...]

Patient was educated on Gentamicin and its mechanism of action as follows: Gentamicin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the class of Aminoglycoside antibiotics. This antibiotic is active against several bacterial infections. Gentamicin does not act against any viral infections. Gentamicin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis in a wide variety of bacteria. These proteins are needed for bacterial division and growth. Inhibition of protein synthesis by Gentamicin leads to killing of the bacteria, preventing their division [...]