What are the two main toxicities that can occur from aminoglycosides like gentamicin?
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According to research published on the NCBI Bookshelf, up to 25% of patients treated with aminoglycoside antibiotics like gentamicin may experience nephrotoxicity. These potent, broad-spectrum antibiotics are highly effective against serious bacterial infections but are well-known for their two main toxicities: nephrotoxicity (kidney damage) and ototoxicity (inner ear damage).
