Are aminoglycosides bacteriostatic or cidal?
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Aminoglycosides are potent antibiotics known for their effectiveness against serious bacterial infections. As powerful antibiotics that target the bacterial ribosome, their action is decidedly bactericidal—meaning they kill bacteria rather than just inhibiting their growth. Their unique bactericidal properties, combined with concentration-dependent killing, inform how they are used in clinical practice.
