Is it gentamicin or gentamycin? Decoding the Correct Spelling
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According to a 2016 analysis of drug name spellings in PubMed, the incorrect variant “gentamycin” appeared nearly 2,000 times, illustrating a widespread confusion. So, is it gentamicin or gentamycin? The definitive and correct spelling for this common antibiotic is **gentamicin**.
