庆大霉素和妥布霉素都是一类强效且价格实惠的抗生素氨基糖苷类的一部分。这些药物通过静脉注射给患有严重感染的患者,如果服用适当的剂量并且由医疗专业人员对患者进行监测,则非常有效。研究发现,高剂量和长期使用这些强效抗生素会对患者造成严重伤害。

Gentamicin has been in commercial production for over fifty years. While it was the first and only antibiotic available to treat infections, negative side effects were noticed almost immediately. Because of the low cost and effectiveness in proper dosages, doctors and healthcare providers continue to frequently prescribe gentamicin and tobramycin to patients across the United States. Those harmed by this drug could be eligible for compensation through a lawsuit with the help of a seasoned Gentamicin lawyer.

症状和副作用

当患者接受过高剂量的庆大霉素和妥布霉素时,可能会出现问题,导致患者中毒。由于一些患者在服药时病得很重(在许多情况下他们卧床不起),他们的服药过量症状经常被误诊或误认为是与其疾病相关的正常疾病。

跳跃视觉(Oscillopsia)

接受错误剂量庆大霉素或妥布霉素的患者可能会出现严重的副作用,包括视力跳动。当前庭系统受损时,就会出现跳动视力或振动幻觉。患者的视野会因弹跳、急促的运动而中断。这种副作用会永久限制一个人的驾驶、阅读和/或集中注意力的能力。

注意力和记忆力受损

除了前庭系统受损之外,庆大霉素或妥布霉素中毒的患者常常会出现注意力难以集中以及记忆力减退的情况。这可能会导致“脑雾”的感觉,严重影响一个人的生活。曾经简单的任务突然变得困难且令人困惑。

肾脏损伤

长期大剂量使用庆大霉素的另一个严重副作用是损害肾脏,而肾脏有助于身体过滤毒素。接受庆大霉素的患者可能会出现进行性肾衰竭,并最终导致肾脏完全衰竭。

与庆大霉素律师讨论您的法律选择

为了尽量减少庆大霉素过量或妥布霉素过量造成的损害,抗生素的使用应由医疗专业人员进行监测。如果您或您所爱的人的庆大霉素或妥布霉素剂量没有得到适当的管理或监测,您可能会开始出现上文详述的严重副作用以及更多副作用。如果发生这种情况,您应该立即向您的医生、护士或药剂师报告症状。

Our personal injury attorneys are currently evaluating cases related to Gentamicin. If you took the drug Gentamicin, please contact a Gentamicin lawyer at our office as soon as possible. You might be entitled to compensation for medical bills associated with your condition, pain and suffering, and more.