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Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

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Which of the following antibiotics can be nephrotoxic and should be used with caution in renal insufficiency?
  1. Aminoglycosides and vancomycin
  2. Chloramphenicol and erythromycin
  3. Nafcillin and oxacillin
  4. Moxifloxacin and penicillin
Explanation
Answer − A − The antibiotics that can be nephrotoxic and should be used with caution in renal insufficiency are the aminoglycosides and vancomycin. These drugs directly impact the proximal tubules of the nephron and may be contraindicated or used only with extreme care in renal insufficiency.
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