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==Aminoglycosides== | ==Aminoglycosides== | ||
===About=== | |||
*Used on [[Gram-negative]] [[bacteria]] | |||
===Types & Bacteria=== | |||
*Gentamicin: ''[[Pseudomonas]], [[Proteus]]'' and some ''[[Staphylococcus]]''. Used as a prophylactic in [[orthopaedic]] operations because its heat-resistance means it's still effective, even when high heats are required to set cement. | |||
===Resistance=== | |||
===Problems=== | |||
Ototoxicitiy which is a clever way of saying that they can send you ''[[deaf]]''. Which is rubbish. Can also [[nephrotoxicity|knacker your kidneys]]. | |||
==Macrolides== | ==Macrolides== | ||
==Chloramphenicol== | ==Chloramphenicol== | ||
==Tetracyclines== | ==Tetracyclines== | ||
Revision as of 16:50, 15 October 2009
For others, go to our page on antibiotics.
Aminoglycosides
About
- Used on Gram-negative bacteria
Types & Bacteria
- Gentamicin: Pseudomonas, Proteus and some Staphylococcus. Used as a prophylactic in orthopaedic operations because its heat-resistance means it's still effective, even when high heats are required to set cement.
Resistance
Problems
Ototoxicitiy which is a clever way of saying that they can send you deaf. Which is rubbish. Can also knacker your kidneys.