Aminoglycosides are primarily eliminated from the body by which route?
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Correct answer: Glomerular filtration in the kidneys
Aminoglycosides are highly polar and are excreted unchanged by the kidneys via glomerular filtration. Their clearance is directly proportional to the creatinine clearance of the patient.
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