Aminoglycosides - a-mee-noe-GLYE-koe-sides are using 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 various parts of the body. In addition, some aminoglycosides may be given by irrigation - applying a solution of the drug 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 medication may be given with 1 or more other medication for bacterial infections, or they may be given alone. Aminoglycosides may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor. However, aminoglycosides will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Aminoglycosides given by injection are usually using for serious bacterial infections for which other medication 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 diseaseds and newborn infants You and your family doctor must talk about the good these medication may do as well as the chance of receiving them .
Aminoglycosides are to be aplaying only by or under the immediate supervision of your family doctor. They are available in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
For quick reference, the following aminoglycosides are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information applies to the following medication: 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 7. Tobramycin - toe-bra-MYE-sin † Not commercially available in Canada Generic name product may be available in the USA Generic name product may be available in Canada