Antimicrobial 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Aminoglycoside
A
Main groups Gentamicin and Amikacin
2
Q
Aminoglycoside
A
Bactericidal
3
Q
Aminoglycoside
A
Act on aerobic Gram-negative bacteria and few Gram-positive
bacteria
4
Q
Aminoglycoside
A
Good synergy with β-lactam antibiotics
5
Q
Aminoglycosides
A
Used for sever sepsis cases
6
Q
Why are aminoglycosides used for sepsis
A
Because big molecules so it stays in the BV
7
Q
Aminoglycosides toxicity
A
Toxicity and side effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity
- Neuromuscular blockade
