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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. 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 ...

  5. Gentamicin - Wikipedia

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    Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections. [5] This may include bone infections, endocarditis, pelvic inflammatory disease, meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sepsis among others. [5]

  6. 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 ...

  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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    According to Forbes, there have been 45,000 reported cases of side effects related to fluoroquinolones. 23.1 million patients filled prescriptions for oral flouroquinolones in 2011.

  9. Category:Aminoglycoside antibiotics - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Aminoglycoside antibiotics" The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...