Cystatin C level and amikacin use in neonatal sepsis
Background Amikacin is the antibiotic of choice for eradicating bacteria in neonatal sepsis because of its effectiveness against Gram-negative bacteria. However, this drug has nephrotoxic effects. Monitoring kidney function in neonates is very important because amikacin can interfere with developmen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2019-11-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2207 |