Aminoglycosides Flashcards
1
Q
Aminoglycosides Drawback
A
nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
Also and for corneas in eye infections
2
Q
Aminoglycosides Distribution
A
poorly absorbed from GI tract, parenteral administration is necessary to treat systemic infections; they are weakly bound to serum proteins (10%) and freely distribute into the extracellular fluid.
3
Q
Aminoglycosides Clinical uses
A
primarily used in treating gram-negative infections, including neutropenic fever and nosocomial infections.