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Gentamicin (Garamycin, Gentak)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Therapeutic Effects:
Bactericidal, aerobic gram-negative coverage, surgical prophylaxis (often combined with an agent for gram-positive/anaerobic cover)
Primary Considerations:

NMB potentiation - Aminoglycosides inhibit prejunctional acetylcholine release and reduce postjunctional sensitivity; they prolong non-depolarizing NMB and can cause recurarization. Monitor TOF and...

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