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Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Flashcards

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What are examples of aminoglycosides?

A

Amikacin (IV), gentamicin (IV), tobramycin (IV), streptomycin (IV/ IM)

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what do aminoglycosides cover?

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GNB: Enterobacteriaceae, P. aeruginosa

Mycobacteria

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what are the indications for use of aminoglycosides?

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UTI, intra abdominal infections, bacteraemia
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (streptomycin)
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what are the adverse effects of aminoglycosides?

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Nephrotoxicity (5 - 25%) - reversible

Ototoxicity (3- 14%) - vertigo, ataxia (vestibular) or tinnitus, hearing loss (cochlear)

Neuromuscular blockade

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