<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> (what is this?) (verify) </Th> </Tr> <P> Gentamicin, sold under brand names Garamycin among others, is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections . This may include bone infections, endocarditis, pelvic inflammatory disease, meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sepsis among others . It is not effective for gonorrhea or chlamydia infections . It can be given intravenously, by injection into a muscle, or topically . Topical formulations may be used in burns or for infections of the outside of the eye . In the developed world it is often only used for two days until bacterial cultures determine what antibiotics the infection is sensitive to . The dose required should be monitored by blood testing . </P> <P> Gentamicin can cause inner ear problems and kidney problems . The inner ear problems can include problems with balance and problems with hearing . These problems may be permanent . If used during pregnancy it can cause harm to the baby . It appears to be safe for use during breastfeeding . Gentamicin is a type of aminoglycoside . It works by stopping the bacteria from making protein, which typically kills the bacteria . </P> <P> Gentamicin was discovered in 1963 . It is made from the bacteria Micromonospora purpurea . Gentamicin is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system . It is available as a generic medication . The injectable's wholesale cost in the developing world in 2014 was between US $0.05 and US $0.58 per ml . </P>

Gentamicin belongs to which class of antibacterial agents