The comparative efficacy and safety of aminoglycoside antibiotics.
In this article a report submitted to the Director of Hospital Services of the Cape Provincial Administration is summarized. The object of the report was to make firm recommendations where possible as to the use of the aminoglycosides in the Cape hospitals, taking into account considerations of comparative efficacy, safety and cost.
D000583:Amikacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000617:Aminoglycosides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006761:Hospitals; D013019:South Africa; D014031:Tobramycin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014600:Utilization Review
D000617:Aminoglycosides; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005839:Gentamicins; D000583:Amikacin; D014031:Tobramycin