Quality of gentamycin injection in Bamako

The book "Quality of Gentamicin Injection in Bamako" provides a comprehensive analysis of the quality of injectable Gentamicin available in health centers and private pharmacies in Bamako. Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, is commonly used in combination with beta-lactam antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. Given the challenges posed by substandard, counterfeit, and adulterated medications, the quality of the drugs used is crucial for therapeutic success. This study examines 20 samples of Gentamicin and documents the results, which indicate non-compliance with the required specifications. The causes of non-compliance include both underdosing and overdosing of the active ingredient, as well as deviations in average volume or pH. The findings of this investigation raise important questions about the systematic registration of medications before they enter the market.