Aminoglycosides Flashcards
1
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Examples
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Gentamicin
Tobramycin
2
Q
MoA
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30s subunit of bacterial ribosome Antagonist Interfere with initiation complex of peptide formation Induce mis-reading of mRNA Break up polysomes (ribosome clusters)
3
Q
Indications
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Gram negative sepsis w/ Penicillin (SYNERGY) Pseudomonas UTI Sepsis Pneumonia
4
Q
ADR
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Irreversibly ototoxicity
Reversible nephrotoxicity
5
Q
Prescribing Advice
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Decrease in Renal disease
Caution w/ diuretics, NSAIDs
Monitor serum trough + peak levels
IV or SC