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Aminoglycoside Antibiotics and Kidney Damage: What You Need to Know About Nephrotoxicity
Medications

Aminoglycoside Antibiotics and Kidney Damage: What You Need to Know About Nephrotoxicity

Aminoglycoside antibiotics like gentamicin and tobramycin are powerful against severe infections but carry a 10-25% risk of kidney damage. Learn how it happens, who's at risk, and how to prevent it.