Streptomycin Sulphate
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Streptomycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat moderate to severe tuberculosis , pneumonia, E. coli, influenza, plague and other infections caused by certain bacteria.
Streptomycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Streptomycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat moderate to severe tuberculosis , pneumonia, E. coli, influenza, plague and other infections caused by certain bacteria.
Streptomycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not be treated with streptomycin if you are allergic to streptomycin or similar antibiotics , such as:
amikacin; gentamicin , kanamycin ; neomycin; paromomycin ; or tobramycin .
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
hearing problems; kidney disease; or HIV or AIDS.
Streptomycin may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using streptomycin.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat , burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
Streptomycin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
headache, nausea, vomiting; severe dizziness, spinning sensation, balance problems; hearing loss , a feeling of fullness in your ears, a ringing or roaring sound in your ears (during or after treatment with streptomycin); vision problems, eye pain; problems with memory or concentration, changes in personality or behavior; muscle weakness, weak or shallow breathing; tremors, muscle twitching , seizure; pain, numbness, tingly feeling; pale or yellowed skin, easy bruising; or severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose).
If a young infant is receiving streptomycin, tell the doctor at once if the child has severe drowsiness , breathing problems, or severe muscle weakness.
Your streptomycin doses may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.
Common side effects of streptomycin may include:
nausea, vomiting, and dizziness; diarrhea; numbness, tingling, or swelling in your face; fever; rash; or vaginal itching or discharge.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Streptomycin may cause nerve damage or hearing loss, especially if you have kidney disease or use certain other medicines. Tell your doctor right away if you have severe dizziness, hearing problems, vision problems, balance problems, trouble concentrating, muscle weakness, numbness, or tingling.
Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection. Call your doctor if you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it.
High Risk Groups
Streptomycin may cause nerve damage or hearing loss, especially if you have kidney disease or use certain other medicines. Tell your doctor right away if you have severe dizziness, hearing problems, vision problems, balance problems, trouble concentrating, muscle weakness, numbness, or tingling.
Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection. Call your doctor if you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it.
Adult Dosage
120 mg (120 (120)) 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
Streptomycin can harm your nerves and kidneys, especially if you also use certain medicines for infections, cancer, osteoporosis , organ transplant rejection, bowel disorders, or pain or arthritis (including Advil, Motrin, and Aleve).
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially a diuretic or "water pill."
Other drugs may affect streptomycin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
injections Store . Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
STREPTOMYCIN
ActivePDH LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD
DML: STREPTOMYCIN
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