Aminoglycosides
Topic: Pharmacology
Antibiotics that block bacterial protein synthesis, used mainly for serious gram-negative infections (e.g., gentamicin, amikacin, tobramycin); they are poorly absorbed orally, so they are given IV or IM. Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, which can be permanent (hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo), are the main risks, and they can cause neuromuscular blockade. Their therapeutic range is narrow, so peak and trough levels are monitored. Monitor creatinine, urine output and hearing, draw levels at the ordered times, and use caution with other nephrotoxic drugs.
- Also known as:
- Aminoglycoside
- In Turkish:
- Aminoglikozitler
What does Aminoglycosides mean?
Aminoglycosides is part of the Pharmacology topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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