Aminoglycosides Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism of action
A
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
2
Q
Therapeutic uses
A
Serious systemic gram neg infections, myobacteria
3
Q
Side effects
A
Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
4
Q
Suffix
A
Sometimes cin
5
Q
Prototype drug
A
Gentamicin
6
Q
Considerations
A
Peak and trough levels
BUN and Creatinine levels
