Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet STREPTOMICINA SULFAT CRISTALIZATA 1g powder for solution for injection
- Product code:
- W66570001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- bacterial infections
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- Substance:
- streptomycin (aminoglycoside antibiotic)
- ATC
- J01GA01 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Aminoglycoside antibacterials | Streptomycins
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Nephrotoxicity
This medicine may affect the kidneys.
Ototoxicity
This medicine may affect hearing or balance.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis and other severe bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby preventing bacterial growth and multiplication.
The medication is administered intramuscularly or intravenously, as directed by a doctor. It is important for patients to complete the full course of treatment to prevent the development of bacterial resistance.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as hearing loss, dizziness, or kidney dysfunction. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, and injection site reactions. In rare cases, severe reactions such as ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
The medication is administered intramuscularly or intravenously, as directed by a doctor. It is important for patients to complete the full course of treatment to prevent the development of bacterial resistance.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as hearing loss, dizziness, or kidney dysfunction. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, and injection site reactions. In rare cases, severe reactions such as ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
General data about STREPTOMICINA SULFAT CRISTALIZATA 1g
- Substance:
- streptomycin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-11-2021
- Product code:
- W66570001
- Concentration:
- 1g
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder for solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for streptomycin
Concentrations available for streptomycin
- 1g
- 5g