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Administration of Amikacin Injection

Fact Sheet
Administration of Amikacin Injection

This fact sheet is a step-by-step guideline discussing the supplies required, limitations and precautions, pharmacokinetics, proper storage, and accurate placement for injection of Amikacin with picture guides. The reverse side features a table covering Amikacin, Streptomycin, and Capreomycin, including information regarding drug information, dosing, side effects, monitoring, contraindications and use in renal disease.

Author:

Heartland National Tuberculosis Center

Audiences:

Nurses, Physicians

Topic:

TB Treatment

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States

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