Aminoglycosides Flashcards
0
Q
Aminoglycoside drugs (4)
A
gentamicin
Neomycin
Tobramycin
Amakicin
1
Q
Aminoglycosides MOA
A
Inhibit bacteria protein synthesis
2
Q
Which Aminoglycoside drug is administered orally?
A
Neomycin
3
Q
What is neomycin used for? Why
A
Gut prep, decontaminated GI
4
Q
What is the normal peak level for aminoglycosides?
A
4-10mcg/dL
5
Q
What is the normal trough level for aminoglycosides?
A
1-2mcg/dL
6
Q
When do you measure the peak level for aminoglycosides?
A
30 min after administration
7
Q
When do you measure trough level?
A
Prior to next dose
8
Q
Which toxicities should be watched for when administering gentamicin?
A
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Hepatotoxicity
9
Q
Used for gut prep
A
Neomycin
