Amikacin hydrate (BAY 41-6551 hydrate), a semisynthetic analog of kanamycin, is very active against most gram-negative bacteria including gentamicin- and tobramycin-resistant strains. Amikacin hydrate (BAY 41-6551 hydrate) is ototoxic and nephrotoxic[1][2].
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