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Since past 10 yrs ,every year i get this recurrent uti infection, and always receive amikacin iv(5 days). will amikacin have long term side effcts?
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YES: This is NOT a drug of choice for routine UTI or uncomplicated infections, Can have severe fidney siude effects.
Answered 12/16/2016
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