Adverse Drug Reaction following Injection of Amikacin Sulphate in a Cluster of Preterm Newborns
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Although, single case reports regarding adverse effects of Inj. Amikacin sulphate in newborns have been published, simultaneous affection of multiple babies is rare. In this report we present cluster of newborns admitted in a neonatal intensive care setup presenting with Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) to Inj. Amikacin sulphate. It can cause life threatening adverse effects and neonates are particularly vulnerable to ADR
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Jayesh Varia, Dr. Rajiv Prasad, Dr. Vandana M Desai, Dr. Vasav D Desai
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- DOI 10.7860/IJNMR/2017/27702.2217
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