Amikacin (CED0001414)

Amikacin belongs to the carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 585.60 g/mol, Amikacin is a heavy molecule. It has the chemical formula C22H43N5O13. In terms of biological activity, it acts as an inhibitor of the Small ribosomal subunit protein uS12 (rpsL). The compound is found in or released from 15 recorded sources. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals & veterinary products such as antibiotics, antiinfectives, aminoglycoside antibacterials, and combinations of antibacterials. Other sources include electrical & electronic equipment, specifically television systems, video games, magnets, antennas, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. It is also associated with building & construction materials like tents or canopies, household cleaning & consumer products such as tobacco pipes, pipe accessories, and non electric simulated smoking devices, and food, food processing & cookware, including the processing of meats and the preparation of vinegar. Recorded exposure routes for Amikacin include intravenous, intramuscular, and respiratory administration. Literature supports inhalation as an exposure route (PMC10296137). Regarding health effects, the compound is associated with acute renal failure (PMC9439917).