Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet STREVITAL 5g powder for solution for injection
- Product code:
- W14120003
- Quantity:
- 50
- 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 for selected infections caused by susceptible bacteria. In tuberculosis it may be included in selected regimens, always alongside other tuberculosis medicines. It blocks bacterial protein production. It does not treat viral infections; selection depends on the infection, bacterial susceptibility and available alternatives.
It is usually given by intramuscular injection by healthcare staff. Dose and dosing intervals depend on weight, age and kidney function. Kidney, hearing and balance checks are required; blood antibiotic levels are sometimes measured. Follow the prescribed schedule and do not change doses or duration yourself.
Injection pain, nausea, rash or allergic reactions can occur. Major risks include kidney injury and inner-ear damage, causing balance problems or hearing loss that may be irreversible. Rarely, severe muscle weakness and impaired breathing occur. Some antibiotics and diuretics increase these risks.
Report ringing in the ears, reduced hearing, dizziness with imbalance, reduced urination or marked weakness immediately; breathing difficulty needs emergency help. Tell the doctor about kidney or hearing problems, planned anaesthesia and all treatments. During pregnancy it can damage the unborn child's hearing and is used only when a specialist considers it essential.
It is usually given by intramuscular injection by healthcare staff. Dose and dosing intervals depend on weight, age and kidney function. Kidney, hearing and balance checks are required; blood antibiotic levels are sometimes measured. Follow the prescribed schedule and do not change doses or duration yourself.
Injection pain, nausea, rash or allergic reactions can occur. Major risks include kidney injury and inner-ear damage, causing balance problems or hearing loss that may be irreversible. Rarely, severe muscle weakness and impaired breathing occur. Some antibiotics and diuretics increase these risks.
Report ringing in the ears, reduced hearing, dizziness with imbalance, reduced urination or marked weakness immediately; breathing difficulty needs emergency help. Tell the doctor about kidney or hearing problems, planned anaesthesia and all treatments. During pregnancy it can damage the unborn child's hearing and is used only when a specialist considers it essential.
General data about STREVITAL 5g
- Substance:
- streptomycin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W14120003
- Concentration:
- 5g
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder for solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 50
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- S — Medicines dispensed with a restricted medical prescription, reserved for use in certain specialized fields.
Pharmaceutical forms available for streptomycin
Concentrations available for streptomycin
- 1g
- 5g