What Are the Two Main Adverse Effects From Aminoglycoside Administration?
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Aminoglycoside antibiotics, used to treat serious bacterial infections, have a notoriously narrow therapeutic window, meaning the line between efficacy and toxicity is thin. The two main adverse effects from aminoglycoside administration are nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, which can cause significant and sometimes irreversible damage to the kidneys and inner ear.
