Neomycin Sulfate (Neo Fradin)

Question 1

Neomycin Sulfate (Neo Fradin): Class?

Answer 1

ABX

Question 2

Neomycin Sulfate (Neo Fradin) is used to treat…

Answer 2

• Cirrhosis
• High ammonia levels (reduces them)

Question 3

How does Neomycin Sulfate (Neo Fradin) reduce ammonia?

Answer 3

• Serum ammonia is decreased by elimination of protein from the diet and by the administration of antibiotic agents such as neomycin sulfate.
• Reduces the levels of ammonia-forming bacteria in the colon (basically disinfecting the bowel).

Question 4

Neomycin Sulfate (Neo Fradin) is the most ______ and _____ aminoglycoside on the current market.

Answer 4

• Ototoxic
• Nephrotoxic

Question 5

Neomycin Sulfate (Neo Fradin): SFX?

Answer 5

• Ototoxicity
• Nephrotoxicity