Classification of Aminoglycosides

Classification of Aminoglycosides

Classification of Aminoglycosides according to side effects:

Drugs causing cochlear nerve damage:
Amikacin, Netilmycin, Kenamycin,
Drugs causing vestibular nerve damage:
Streptomycin, Tobramycin, Gentamycin
Classification of Aminoglycosides according to route of administration:
Local uses:
Neomycin, Kenamycin,
Systemic use:
Gentamycin, Amikacin, Streptomycin,

Therapeutic Classification of Aminoglycosides:

Aminoglycosides used in Tularemia:
Gentamycin
Enterococcus infections:
Gentamycin, Streptomycin,
Aminoglycosides used against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa:
Tobramycin,

Classification of Aminoglycosides according to antibacterial Spectrum:

Drugs acting on both Gram –ve and +ve bacteria:
Gentamycin Tobramycin Kenamycin, Neomycin
Drugs acting on both Gram –ve bacteria:
Amikacin, Streptomycin

Classification according to type of ring:

Drugs containing Streptidine:
Streptomycin
Drugs containing 2 deoxy streptamine:
Gentamycin Tobramycin Neomycin Amikacin, Kenamycin