1g;5g
10 vials/box;50 vials/box
Antituberculous
Streptomycin
Product Information
General Information:
AdvaCare is a GMP manufacturer of Streptomycin Sulfate powder for injection.
Streptomycin is a water-soluble aminoglycoside. Streptomycin sulfate powder for injection is a bacterial antibiotic.
The use of streptomycin should be limited to the treatment of infections caused by bacteria which have been shown to be susceptible to the antibacterial effects of streptomycin and which are not amenable to therapy with less potentially toxic agents.
Side Effects:
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of streptomycin sulfate powder for injection. Always consult a doctor or health care professional for medical advice before use.
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, vertigo, paresthesia of the face, rash, fever, urticaria, angioneurotic edema, and eosinophilia. Side effects may be more likely and more severe in patients with underlying renal insufficiency.
For a comprehensive list of all possible effects, consult your doctor. If any symptom persists or gets worse, or you notice any other symptom not listed, then please call your doctor immediately.
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Additional Information
Always consult a medical doctor or patient care specialist before using streptomycin sulfate powder for injections.
Indications and Usage
Streptomycin is indicated for the treatment of individuals with moderate to severe infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms. It is used to treat Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other infections.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to aminoglycosides antibiotics.
Precautions
Do not take streptomycin sulfate if:
- You are allergic to streptomycin sulfate;
- You have a bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication.
Streptomycin can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman because streptomycin readily crosses the placental barrier and is toxic to the fetus. This drug is excreted in the breast milk therefore administration of the medication is not advisable. Consult your doctor or healthcare professional before administering the injection.
Administration and Dosage
Refer to your doctor or pharmacist for guidelines on dosage. The usual adult dose is 1 to 2g in divided doses every six to twelve hours for moderate to severe infections. Doses should generally not exceed 2g per day.
The usual dosage for pediatric patients is 20 to 40mg/kg per day in divided doses every 6 to 12 hours.
Interactions
This drug may have possible interactions with other drugs such as ethacrynic acid, furosemide, mannitol, and possibly other diuretics.
Consult your doctor about medications you are taking or existing medical conditions you have before you begin treatment with streptomycin sulfate.
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose include trouble breathing and passing out. These symptoms should be reported to a medical professional. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.
Adverse Reactions
Streptomycin sulfate adminstartion might lead to some adverse reactions such as vestibular ototoxicity, paresthesia of face, rash, fever, urticarial, angioneurotic edema, and eosinophilia.
The following reactions are less frequent: cochlear ototoxicity (deafness), exfoliative dermatitis, anaphylaxis, azotemia, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, hemolytic anemia, muscular weakness, and amblyopia.
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