infections
Aminoglycosides
Introduction
Aminoglycosides are a class of Overview of Antibiotics used to treat serious bacterial infections, such as those caused by Aminoglycosides include the following: Amikacin Gentamicin Kanamycin Neomycin Plazomicin Streptomycin Tobramycin Spectinomycin is chemically related to aminoglycosides and works in a similar way. It is not available in the United States. Aminoglycosides work by preventing bacteria from producing proteins they need to grow and multiply. Drug Drug Common Uses Common Uses Some Potential Side Effects Some Potential Side Effects Amikacin Gentamicin Kanamycin Neomycin Plazomicin Streptomycin Tobramycin Infections caused by Overview of Gram-Negative Bacteria , such as Hearing loss Dizziness Kidney damage These antibiotics are poorly Drug Absorption into the bloodstream when taken by mouth (orally), so they are usually injected into a vein or sometimes a muscle. All aminoglycosides can damage the ears and kidneys. So doctors monitor the dose carefully and, if possible, often choose a different type of antibiotic. (See also Overview of Antibiotics .) 