Aminoglycosides are a group of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics that are effective against gram-positive aerobic bacterianegative. This drug can be used in combination with other antibiotics.
Aminoglycosides are used to treat bacterial infections that develop quickly and are difficult to treat with other drugs. Some types of bacteria that can be overcome by this drug are: Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Staphylococcus.
Aminoglycosides work by inhibiting the production of proteins needed by bacteria to reproduce. Drugs belonging to this group have the form of injections, tablets, or drops.
Precautions Before Using Aminoglycosides:
- Do not use aminoglycosides if you have an allergy to these drugs.
- Consult your doctor first if you are 65 years of age or older.
- Consult your doctor first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have hearing loss, impaired kidney function, balance problems, myasthenia gravis, or multiple sclerosis.
- Call your doctor right away if you experience an allergic reaction or overdose after taking this medicine.
Side Effects and Dangers of Aminoglycosides
Side effects that may arise due to the use of aminoglycoside drugs can be different for each person. The risk of side effects will be greater if the dose used is higher and the duration of use is longer.
Side effects that can appear include:
- Balance disorders
- Hearing loss to hearing loss (deafness)
- Kidney damage
- Paralysis of skeletal muscles
Types and Trademarks of Aminoglycosides
The following are the types of aminoglycoside drugs which are equipped with several trademarks, as well as doses that are adjusted to the patient's condition and age:
Amikacin
Drug form: injection
Trademarks: Amyosin, Alostil, Glybotic, Mikaject, Mikasin, Simikan, Verdix
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the amikacin drug page.
Gentamicin
Drug form: cream, eye ointment, injection, eye drops, ear drops
Trademarks: Biocort, Bioderm, Gentacid, Gentacimin, Gentasolone, Conigen, Sagestam
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the gentamicin drug page.
Kanamycin
Drug form: injection
Trademark: Kanamycin Sulfate
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the kanamycin drug page.
Neomycin
Medicinal forms: gel, cream, eye ointment, eye drops, ear drops
Trademarks: Betason N, Liposin, Maxitrol, Mycenta, Otopain
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the neomycin drug page.
Paramomycin
Drug form: tablet
Trademark: Gabrryl
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the paramomycin drug page.
Streptomycin
Drug form: injection
Trademark: Streptomycin Sulfate
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the Streptomycin drug page.
Tobramycin
Medicine form: eye drops
Trademarks: Bralifex, Isotic Tobrizon, Isotic Tobryne, Tobradex, Tobrex, Tobro, Tobroson
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the tobramycin drug page.
