Aminoglycosides...

• highly bactericidal and wide spectrum

• post-antibiotic effect

• synergistic with beta-lactams

• dose proportionate PKs

• no metabolism and 95 % renal excretion

BUT…

• neuro-muscular blockade (high doses)

• nephrotoxicity

• ototoxicity (irreversible)

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