Adverse Drug Reaction following Injection of Amikacin Sulphate in a Cluster of Preterm Newborns

Abstract

Although, single case reports regarding adverse effects of Inj. Amikacin sulphate in newborns have been published, simultaneous affection of multiple babies is rare. In this report we present cluster of newborns admitted in a neonatal intensive care setup presenting with Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) to Inj. Amikacin sulphate. It can cause life threatening adverse effects and neonates are particularly vulnerable to ADR.

Keywords

• Adverse drug reaction
• Amikacin sulphate
• Neuromuscular blockade
• Preterm newborns