Neuromuscular blockade potentiated by anaesthetics and musle relaxants antagonised by calcium and neostigmine. May be inactivated by betalactum antibiotics.

Urogenital, respiratory , CNS, G.I., and Soft tissue infections due to staphylococci

Large dose cause neuromuscular blockade. Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, diarrhoea, Maladsorption of fat, fullness in the ear, Elevation of serum aminotransferases.

Hypersensitivity to kamamycin,pregnancy.

Special precautions:

Can cause otoxicity and nephrotoxicity. In impaired renal functions monitor blood levels, myasthena gravis.

Urogenital, respiratory , CNS, G.I., and Soft tissue infections due to staphylococci

Dosage:

Supression of intestinal bacteria - As an adjunct to mechanical cleansing of the large bowel in short term therapy- 1g every hour, followed by 1g every 6 hours for 36 to 72 hours. Hepatic coma- 8 to 12/day in divided doses.

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Classificatin:

Antibiotic

Patent position

Major brands:

KANAMYCIN-BIOCHEM

BIOCHEM KANCIN ALEMBIC

Refer Amikacin- aminoglycosides

Reports not available

Observe caution if required to be used during pregnancy