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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. 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Streptomycin - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include vertigo, vomiting, numbness of the face, fever, and rash. [3] Use during pregnancy may result in permanent deafness in the developing baby. [3] Use appears to be safe while breastfeeding. [4] It is not recommended in people with myasthenia gravis or other neuromuscular disorders. [4] Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin - Wikipedia

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    Neomycin belongs to the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics and fights against Gram positive and gram negative bacteria. The antibiotic is often used to prevent risk of bacterial infections. [22] Aminoglycosides work by binding to bacterial RNA and changing the ability to produce proteins while exerting little to no effect on DNA. Thus ...

  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. 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]