Gentamicin nephrotoxicity: Animal experimental correlate with human pharmacovigilance outcome

Conclusion: Toxicity profile of gentamicin on the kidneys is dependent on both dose and duration of administration. The findings justify the decision made by NAFDAC to ban the use of high-dose inj. gentamicin 280 mg in Nigeria.

Source: Biomedical Journal - April 10, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Olufunsho AwodeleOyindamola P TomoyeNeils B QuashieKennedy I AmagonSunday A Ogunnowo Source Type: research