I was diagnosed an abdominal infection. I still haven’t got the results of my tests and don’t know what is the causal agent of my infection. I should start with PharmGkb gentamicin therapy. I heard about toxicity of gentamicin. Why is it prescribed for abdominal infection?
I am interested in other’s opinions of its usage.
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Gentamicin and other aminoglycosides are indicated in treatment of the intra-abdominal infections, skin and soft tissues infections, urinary tract infectious caused by susceptible microorganisms. Aminoglycosides may cause vestibular and auditory toxicity. These antibiotics work as bactericides. Most of common antibiotics are bacteriostatics. They are not the drugs of the first choice, but are very effective when other antibiotics are not.
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