aminoglycosides Flashcards
1
Q
point
A
- mycin
tobramycin (Tobramicin)
gentamicin(Garamicin)
2
Q
mechanism
A
gram negative
inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria
peak and trough should be monitored
IV and IM
neomycin oral from
3
Q
treat
A
MRSA
c. diff
E. Coli
respiratory
UTI
skin
systemic infections like bacteremia
4
Q
adverse
A
ototoxicity
nephrotoxicity (closed monitor creatinine level, urinary output and BUN)
C. diff overgrowth