Amikacin Pharmacology
Amikacin belongs to class of drug called aminoglycoside antibiotics. Aminoglycosides are important group of antibiotics which act against gram-negative bacteria. The name ‘aminoglycoside’ is given […]
Ototoxicity
Gentamicin
Gentamicin is aminoglycoside antibiotics used to treat infections caused by aerobic gram-negative bacteria. It is produced by Micromonospora purpura. Gentamicin is aminoglycoside of first choice […]
Streptomycin
Streptomycin is first aminoglycoside antibiotic to be discovered and is used in medical field since 1940s. It is originally obtained from soil organism Streptomyces griseus. […]
Loop Diuretics
Diuretics are drugs that promote diuresis (increased production of urine). Diuretics are mainly used to promote water loss. Loop diuretics are among the different types […]