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Gentamicin or Tobramycin Treatment for Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis

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WQ85-1820
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English
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Renal Program

Gentamicin or tobramycin is used to treat peritonitis. This is an infection in the peritoneum (lining of your abdominal cavity that holds and protects organs like your stomach and liver). This pamphlet lists the possible side effects, instructions for how to give yourself gentamicin, and storage.

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