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Gentamicin Tissue Accumulation and Nephrotoxic Reactions

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Abstract

In 64 adults treated with gentamicin sulfate, peak and trough serum concentrations rose gradually and declined in two phases after the final dose. Seventeen patients experienced renal damage. The 17 patients had greater amounts of gentamicin in tissues even after the first dose and before any renal effects were noted. This pharmacokinetic analysis provided evidence that patients who experience gentamicin-related nephrotoxic effects while receiving recommended doses of gentamicin could be distinguished from patients with no toxic effects because they experienced abnormal tissue accumulation before detectable changes in renal function occurred.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2067-2069
Number of pages3
JournalJAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association
Volume240
Issue number19
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 3 1978

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