What it means
One of the first antibiotics used against tuberculosistoo-ber-kyoo-LOH-sisAn infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most often attacks the lungs.tubercul/o small swelling-osis abnormal conditionFull entry , now kept for drug-resistant TB and for plague and tularemia. It is given IM or IV. Like other aminoglycosides, it can damage the inner ear (hearing and balance) and the kidneys.
For the nurse
Check hearing and balance before and during treatment, and kidney function and drug levels as ordered. Teach the client to report ringing in the ears, hearing loss or dizziness.
At a glance
| Drug class | aminoglycoside antibiotic |
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Related terms
pulmonary tuberculosis
Tuberculosis of the lungs, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
tobramycin
An aminoglycoside antibiotic given by IV, by inhalation or as eye drops for serious gram-negative infections.
neomycin
An aminoglycoside antibiotic used by mouth to reduce gut bacteria and on the skin in antibiotic ointments.