Liquid. Supplied at 50 mg/ml in 0.9% NaCl. An aminoglycoside antibiotic effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. Inhibitor of protein biosynthesis that acts on the 30S ribosome, causing misreading of the genetic code. May cause renal damage and ototoxicity. Contaminants: Endotoxins: ≤2 EU/mg dry weight. RTECS NZ3225030, CAS 25389-94-0.

Merck Index: 14, 5281
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