Aminoglycosides (Systemic)
Category- Antibacterial, antimycobacterial - Streptomycin
- Antibacterial, systemic - Amikacin; Gentamicin; Kanamycin; Netilmicin; Streptomycin; Tobramycin
DescriptionAminoglycosides (a-mee-noe-GLYE-koe-sides) are used to treat serious bacterial infections. They work
by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
Aminoglycosides are given by injection to treat serious bacterial infections
in many different parts of the body. In addition, some aminoglycosides may
be given by irrigation (applying a solution of the medicine to the skin or
mucous membranes or washing out a body cavity) or by inhalation into the lungs.
Streptomycin may also be given for tuberculosis (TB). These medicines may
be given with 1 or more other medicines for bacterial infections, or they
may be given alone. Aminoglycosides may also be used for other conditions
as determined by your doctor. However, aminoglycosides will not work for colds,
flu, or other virus infections.
Aminoglycosides given by injection are usually used for serious bacterial
infections for which other medicines may not work. However, aminoglycosides
may also cause some serious side effects, including damage to your hearing,
sense of balance, and kidneys. These side effects may be more likely to occur
in elderly patients and newborn infants. You and your
doctor should talk about the good these medicines may do as well as the risks
of receiving them
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Aminoglycosides are to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision
of your doctor. They are available in the following dosage forms:
Inhalation
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Amikacin
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Inhalation solution (U.S.)
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Gentamicin
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Inhalation solution (U.S.)
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Kanamycin
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Inhalation solution (U.S.)
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Tobramycin
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Inhalation solution (U.S.)
Irrigation
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Kanamycin
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Irrigation solution (U.S.)
Parenteral
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Amikacin
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Gentamicin
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Kanamycin
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Neomycin
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Netilmicin
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Streptomycin
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Tobramycin
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Amikin 1
- Garamycin 2
- G-Mycin 2
- Jenamicin 2
- Kantrex 3
- Nebcin 7
- Netromycin 5
In Canada -
- Amikin 1
- Garamycin 2
- Nebcin 7
- Netromycin 5
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following aminoglycosides are numbered to
match the corresponding brand names. |
| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Amikacin (am-i-KAY-sin)‡ |
| 2. |
Gentamicin (jen-ta-MYE-sin)‡ |
| 3. |
Kanamycin (kan-a-MYE-sin)†‡ |
| 4. |
Neomycin (nee-oh-MYE-sin)†‡ |
| 5. |
Netilmicin (ne-til-MYE-sin) |
| 6. |
Streptomycin (strep-toe-MYE-sin)ठ|
| 7. |
Tobramycin (toe-bra-MYE-sin)‡ |
| † Not commercially available in Canada |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S. |
| § Generic name product may be available in Canada |
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