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Kanamycin

Injected aminoglycoside antibiotic, formerly for drug-resistant TB.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • second-line treatment of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (historic)

Cautions

  • removed from the WHO essential medicines list

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, list.essentialmeds.org, kanamycin (injection) (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
KanamycinInjection1ghospital
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