For What Purpose Would Kanamycin Be Ordered?

Kanamycin injection is used to treat serious bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. This medicine is for short-term use only (usually 7 to 10 days).

What is kanamycin effective against?

Kanamycin, an aminoglycoside, acts by inhibiting the synthesis of protein in susceptible microorganisms. It is bactericidal in vitro against Gram-negative bacteria and certain Gram-positive bacteria.

What bacteria does kanamycin kill?

4 Spectrum of activity: Aminoglycosides are used mainly in infections involving aerobic, Gram- negative bacteria, such as Pseudomonas, Acineto- bacter and Enterobacter. M. tuberculosis is also sensitive to this drug.