| Also known as |
BB-K8 |
| Blood pressure |
No direct effect |
| Chemical name |
(2S)-4-Amino-N-[(2S,3S,4R,5S)-5-amino-2-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-3-hydroxy-4-methylcyclohexyl]-2-hydroxybutanamide |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 15 mg/kg/day divided into 2 or 3 doses |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Effective against a wide range of gram-negative bacteria and certain gram-positive bacteria |
| Formula |
C22H43N5O13 |
| Half-life |
2 to 3 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
None |
| Lab Test |
Serum levels monitoring (peak and trough) |
| Main action |
Bactericidal, inhibits protein synthesis |
| Side effects |
Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neuromuscular blockade |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature, protect from light |
| Strength |
100 mg |
| Substance class |
Aminoglycoside antibiotic |
| Trade name |
Amikin |
| Use in sports |
None |
| Water Retention |
None |
| Manufacturer |
Pharmaceutical |
