What are the common side effects of aminoglycosides?

What are the common side effects of aminoglycosides?



Answer: Nephrotoxicity (6%-7%), ototoxicity (2%; more common with loop diuretics), birth defects (teratogen), and neuromuscular blockade via decreased acetylcholine (ACh) release


Mnemonic:

aminoglycosides Need Oxygen To Work = Nephrotoxicity, Ototoxicity, Teratogen, Weakness


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