Gram-positive and anaerobic bacteria are not susceptible to aminoglycosides
Increased nephrotoxicity with:
Increased ototoxicity with:
Respiratory paralysis with:
Formal audiology assessment recommended if planning to use aminoglycoside for >14d or if symptoms develop.
Inform patient of risk of ototoxicity and to report any symptoms immediately.
Antimicrobial class: Aminoglycoside
Pregnancy category: D
Average serum half life: 2.5 hours
Biliary penetration: Moderate
CSF penetration: Poor
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Therapeutic