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Gentamicin can cause inner ear problems and kidney problems. [5] The inner ear problems can include problems with balance and hearing loss. [5] These problems may be permanent. [5] If used during pregnancy, it can cause harm to the developing fetus. [5] However, it appears to be safe for use during breastfeeding. [8]
It should also be avoided in those sensitive to sulfite (seen more among people with asthma), [14] since most amikacin usually comes with sodium metabisulfite, which can cause an allergic reaction. [9] In general, amikacin should not be used with or just before/after another drug that can cause neurotoxicity, ototoxicity, or nephrotoxicity.
Nephrotoxicity is toxicity in the kidneys. It is a poisonous effect of some substances , both toxic chemicals and medications , on kidney function . [ 1 ] There are various forms, [ 2 ] and some drugs may affect kidney function in more than one way.
Aminoglycosides and some chemotherapeutic agents are associated with both cochleotoxicity and vestibulotoxicity. They are thought to damage the hair cells of the cochlea. Long-term exposure to these drugs may cause damage that progresses to the upper turn of the cochlea, impairing hearing or even causing deafness. [6]
“This means you can ‘stack’ minor, otherwise inconsequential allergic reactions together with seasonal pollen and allergens that can cause an increase in allergy symptoms,” continues Dr ...
Aminoglycosides can cause inner ear toxicity which can result in sensorineural hearing loss. [19] The incidence of inner ear toxicity varies from 7 to 90%, depending on the types of antibiotics used, susceptibility of the patient to such antibiotics, and the duration of antibiotic administration. [20]
β-Lactam antibiotics are indicated for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms. At first, β-lactam antibiotics were mainly active only against gram-positive bacteria, yet the recent development of broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotics active against various gram-negative organisms has increased their usefulness.
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