It has the widest spectrum of activity, including many organisms resistant to other aminoglycosides. Pseudomonas, Proteus and Staph. infections.
Hospital acquired gram-negative bacillary infections.
Tuberculosis.
Contra Indication
:
Hypersensitivity.
Pregnancy. Myasthenia gravis. Per
Perforated ear drum.
Should not be used treat community acquired pneumonias caused by gram-positive cocci and anaerobes.