Streptomycin Sulphate

Also known as: Streptomycin A sulphate

Drug #2038

Streptomycin sulphate is a water soluble antibiotic i-e typically used for treatment of TB.It was first isolated aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from streptomyceas griseus.

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Primary Characteristics

Streptomycin Sulphate is also known as Streptomycin A sulphate.

Molecular Weight: 1457.39 · Solubility in Water: soluble · Non-proprietary name: Streptomycin Sulphate.

Molecular structure of Streptomycin Sulphate

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: plasma half-life is 4.5-7.

Indications

Streptomycin Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Brucellosis, Tuberculosis.

Contraindications

Streptomycin Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Dosage

Streptomycin Sulphate's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
120 mg	120 mg	—	IM
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Streptomycin Sulphate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Azotemia.

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Streptomycin Sulphate are Anemia, Fever, Ototoxicity, Urticaria.

Streptomycin Sulphate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Allergy , Dizziness, Nausea, Rashes , Vertigo.

Warnings / Precautions

Risk of severe neurotoxic reactions is sharply increased in patients with impaired renal function so they should recieve low doses. Neurotoxicity of it can result in respiratory paralysis esp when drug is given soon after anesthesia or muscle relaxants. Patients should have regular blood tests.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Streptomycin Sulphate should be stored injections.

Drug Classification

1.6.2.2.5 — Aminoglycosides