Streptomycin 0.75gm Injection
Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd

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In-stock 5 ml in 1 vial
8.17
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Streptomycin 0.75gm Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Streptomycin 0.75gm Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Streptomycin 0.75gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Streptomycin 0.75gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Streptomycin 0.75gm Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Streptomycin 0.75gm Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Streptomycin   0.75gm

Uses of Streptomycin Injection
Streptomycin 0.75gm Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and tuberculosis.

How to use Streptomycin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Streptomycin Injection works
Streptomycin 0.75gm Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Balance disorder (loss of balance), Hearing loss.

Expert advice for Streptomycin Injection
• Tell your doctor if you have hearing difficulties, nerve problems, muscle problems, Parkinson’s disease, pre-existing vertigo (spinning sensation) or kidney problems.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Should not be given to patients allergic to streptomycin or any of its ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Streptomycin bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
Streptomycin is bactericidal

Q. Is Streptomycin still used today?
Antidiarrheal and parenteral preparations containing Streptomycin are banned.