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Gentamicin
Trade NameCidomycin
IndicationTreatment of gram negative infections when penicillin is ineffective
ActionInhibits bacterial protein synthesis
Therapeutic ClassAnti-infectives
Pharmacologic ClassAminoglycoside
Nursing Considerations• Causes tinnitus-hearing loss/do not administer with penicillin • Use caution in renal impairment • Assess for infection • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor liver function tests • Monitor blood levels of drug
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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Gentamicin
Trade NameCidomycin
IndicationTreatment of gram negative infections when penicillin is ineffective
ActionInhibits bacterial protein synthesis
Therapeutic ClassAnti-infectives
Pharmacologic ClassAminoglycoside
Nursing Considerations• Causes tinnitus-hearing loss/do not administer with penicillin • Use caution in renal impairment • Assess for infection • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor liver function tests • Monitor blood levels of drug

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