Sissomicin Sulphate
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Sissomicin sulphate is an antibiotic produced by micromonospora inyoensis and closely related to Gentamicin C1A and is an aminoglycoside.
Indications
Sissomicin Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Biliary tract infections, Brucellosis, Endocarditis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Cystic fibrosis, Endometriosis, Skin infections, Urinary tract infection.
Contraindications
Sissomicin Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sissomicin Sulphate, which give rise to further complications include Convulsions, Muscular weakness, Respiratory depression.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sissomicin Sulphate include Confusion, Nephrotoxicity.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sissomicin Sulphate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Ototoxicity, Nausea and vomiting, Hypokalemia, Purpura, Hypocalcemia.
Warnings
It should be avoided in patients with Myesthenia gravis. Great care is required in patients of Parkinsonism.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.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.
Adult Dosage
4.5 mg/kg (4.5 (4.5)) As recommended. IM —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sissomicin Sulphate was found.
Storage
Inj Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.