Streptomycin Sulphate

Streptomycin sulphate is a water soluble antibiotic i-e typically used for treatment of TB.It was first isolated aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from streptomyceas griseus.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 120 mg
Single Dose: 120 (120)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IM
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. The Molecular Weight of Streptomycin Sulphate is 1457.39.
Contraindications
Streptomycin Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Streptomycin Sulphate, which give rise to further complications include Azotemia.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Streptomycin Sulphate include Anemia, Fever, Ototoxicity, Urticaria.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Streptomycin Sulphate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Vertigo, Nausea, Rashes, Allergy.
Indications
Streptomycin Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Brucellosis, Tuberculosis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Streptomycin Sulphate was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
injections Store . Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Warnings
Risk of severe neurotoxic reactions is sharply increased in patients with impaired renal function so they should recieve low doses. Neurotoxicity of it can result in respiratory paralysis esp when drug is given soon after anesthesia or muscle relaxants. Patients should have regular blood tests.
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