Aminoglycosides Flashcards
1
Q
When you see the word aminoglycoside what should you think of?
A
A-Mean-Old-Mycin
2
Q
What kinds of infections do aminoglycosides treat?
A
Mean old infection
3
Q
All aminoglycosides end in…?
A
Mycin
4
Q
If it ends in -thromycin like erythromycin, what should you do?
A
Throw it off the “mean old mycin” list
5
Q
What are the toxic effects of aminoglycosides?
A
Ototoxic - Hearing, ringing, and dizziness Nephrotoxic - Kidney function (creatinine)
Cranial nerve 8
Give it every 8 hours
6
Q
How are these drugs given?
A
IV or IM
7
Q
Oral mycins will do what?
A
Sterilize your bowels
8
Q
Who can sterilize my bowel?
A
Neo Kan! = Neomycin and Kanamycin
