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Kantrex Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Kantrex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Kantrex (kanamycin sulfate) Structural Formula Illustration

Kanamycin is indicated in the short term treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms below. Bacteriological studies to identify the causative organisms and to determine their susceptibility to kanamycin should be performed. Therapy may be instituted prior to obtaining the results of susceptibility testing.

Kanamycin may be considered as initial therapy in the treatment of infections where one or more of the following are the known or suspected pathogens: E. coli, Proteus species (both indole-positive a...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Kantrex Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using kanamycin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • changes in your hearing;
  • spinning sensation, problems with balance;
  • ringing or roaring sound in your ears;
  • numbness or tingling of your skin;
  • muscle twitching, seizure (convulsions); or
  • urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less seriou...

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