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  2. Aminoglycoside - Wikipedia

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    Aminoglycoside antibiotics display bactericidal activity against Gram-negative aerobes and some anaerobic bacilli where resistance has not yet arisen but generally not against Gram-positive and anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria. [3] Streptomycin is the first-in-class aminoglycoside antibiotic.

  3. Amikacin - Wikipedia

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    Side-effects of amikacin are similar to those of other aminoglycosides. Kidney damage and ototoxicity (which can lead to hearing loss) are the most important effects, occurring in 1–10% of users. [17] The nephro- and ototoxicity are thought to be due to aminoglycosides' tendency to accumulate in the kidneys and inner ear. [8] Diagram of the ...

  4. List of antibiotics - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotics by class Generic name Brand names Common uses [4] Possible side effects [4] Mechanism of action Aminoglycosides; Amikacin: Amikin: Infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Effective against aerobic bacteria (not obligate/facultative anaerobes) and ...

  5. Kanamycin A - Wikipedia

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    Serious side effects include ringing in the ears or loss of hearing, toxicity to kidneys, and allergic reactions to the drug. [11] Ototoxicity is a common quality among aminoglycosides, and its rate of incidence in kanamycin is around 3-10%. [12] Other side effects include: [9] Gastrointestinal effects Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea ...

  6. Plazomicin - Wikipedia

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    Plazomicin, sold under the brand name Zemdri, is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat complicated urinary tract infections. [2] As of 2019 it is recommended only for those in whom alternatives are not an option. [2] It is given by injection into a vein. [2] Common side effects include kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and blood pressure ...

  7. Paromomycin - Wikipedia

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    When applied to the skin side effects include itchiness, redness, and blisters. [3] When given by injection there may be fever, liver problems, or hearing loss. [3] Use during breastfeeding appears to be safe. [4] Paromomycin is in the aminoglycoside family of medications and causes microbe death by stopping the creation of bacterial proteins. [3]

  8. Dangerous side effect of popular antibiotic - AOL

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    Bottom line: Most drugs carry a risk, but if you've been prescribed an oral or injected fluoroquinolone and you're concerned about side effects, be sure to talk to your doctor about switching.

  9. Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin - Wikipedia

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    The 2023 updated Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. label for their product discloses three different antibiotics: bacitracin zinc 400 units, neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg, and polymyxin B sulfate 5,000 units, in a relatively low-molecular-weight base of petroleum jelly, cottonseed oil, olive oil, and cocoa butter, and with sodium pyruvate and ...