Streptomycin is indicated for the treatment of individuals with moderate to severe infections caused by susceptibile strains of microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below: 1.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Streptomycin. Full label: DailyMed.
Streptomycin is indicated for the treatment of individuals with moderate to severe infections caused by susceptibile strains of microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below: 1. Mycobacterium tuberculosis: The Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis, the American Thoracic Society, and the Center for Disease Control recommend that either streptomycin or ethambutol be added as a fourth drug in a regimen containing isoniazid (INH), rifampin and pyrazinamide for initial treatment of tuberculosis unless the likelihood of INH or rifampin resistance is very low. The need for a fourth drug should be reassessed when the results of susceptibility testing are known. In the past when the national rate of primary drug resistance to isoniazid was known to be less than 4% and was either stable or declining, therapy with two and three drug regimens was considered adequate. If community rates of INH resistance are currently less than 4%, an initial treatment regimen with less than four drugs may be considered. Streptomycin is also indicated for therapy of tuberculosis when one or more of the above drugs is contraindicated because of toxicity or intolerance.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Streptomycin. Full label: DailyMed.
Intramuscular Route Only Adults: The preferred site is the upper outer quadrant of the buttock (i.e., gluteus maximus) or the mid-lateral thigh. Children: It is recommended that intramuscular injections be given preferably in the mid-lateral muscles of the thigh. In infants and small children the periphery of the upper outer quadrant of the gluteal region should be used only when necessary, such as in burn patients, in order to minimize the possibility of damage to the sciatic nerve.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Streptomycin — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
A history of clinically significant hypersensitivity to streptomycin is a contraindication to its use. Clinically significant hypersensitivity to other aminoglycosides may contraindicate the use of streptomycin because of the known cross-sensitivity of patients to drugs in this class.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Streptomycin. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Ototoxicity Both vestibular and auditory dysfunction can follow the administration of streptomycin. The degree of impairment is directly proportional to the dose and duration of streptomycin administration, to the age of the patient, to the level of renal function and to the amount of underlying existing auditory dysfunction. The ototoxic effects of the aminoglycosides, including streptomycin, are potentiated by the co-administration of ethacrynic acid, mannitol, furosemide and possibly other diuretics. The vestibulotoxic potential of streptomycin exceeds that of its capacity for cochlear toxicity.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Streptomycin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
The following reactions are common: vestibular ototoxicity (nausea, vomiting, and vertigo); paresthesia of face; rash; fever; urticaria; 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.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Streptomycin — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
2 brands · 1 maker in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Streptomycin guide →
Store dry powder at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). PROTECT FROM LIGHT Manufactured for: XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Streptomycin.
What is Strep 750?
Strep 750mg Injection is a Streptomycin medicine made by Shiv Pharmaceutical Laboratories. It comes as 750mg Injection.
What is the generic name of Strep 750?
The generic name of Strep 750 is Streptomycin.
Which brands of Streptomycin are available in Nepal?
2 brands of Streptomycin are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 1 makers — including Strep 1gm Injection.
What are the side effects of Streptomycin?
The following reactions are common: vestibular ototoxicity (nausea, vomiting, and vertigo); paresthesia of face; rash; fever; urticaria; angioneurotic edema; and eosinophilia.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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