Netilmicin
Netilmicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, particularly those caused by gram-negative bacteria. It is typically administered intravenously or intramuscularly in hospital settings for conditions such as urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, and intra-abdominal infections. This medication is reserved for cases where other less toxic antibiotics are not effective or appropriate.
Netilmicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat serious gram-negative bacterial infections in hospitalized patients.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- J01GB07
- RxNorm
- 7337
- Generic
- Netilmicin
- Class
- atc-j01
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Netilmicin is used to treat complicated urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections including pneumonia and bronchitis, skin and soft tissue infections, intra-abdominal infections, and septicemia caused by susceptible gram-negative bacteria. It may also be used for bone and joint infections.
Netilmicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works by binding to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit, which inhibits protein synthesis. This bactericidal action leads to the death of susceptible bacteria, primarily gram-negative organisms such as E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas, and Serratia species.
Netilmicin can cause significant kidney damage (nephrotoxicity) and hearing or balance problems (ototoxicity), requiring regular monitoring of kidney function and drug levels during treatment. It should be used with caution in elderly patients, those with pre-existing kidney problems, or when combined with other potentially toxic medications. Treatment is typically short-term due to these risks. Pregnant women should avoid this medication as it may harm the fetus.
Official drug label
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