Streptomycin Benefits & Uses

Streptomycin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tuberculosis

Streptomycin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Streptomycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Streptomycin is used -

Common

Dizziness
Ringing in ears
Weakness
Paresthesia
Chills
Chest Pain
Nausea or vomiting
Sore throat
Difficulty urinating

Streptomycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Streptomycin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Streptomycin. If you are pregnant, do not take Streptomycin without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Streptomycin safe during breastfeeding?

Streptomycin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Streptomycin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Streptomycin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Streptomycin on the Liver?

Streptomycin is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Streptomycin on the Heart?

You can take Streptomycin without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Streptomycin with Other Drugs

Streptomycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tacrolimus

Bacitracin

Capreomycin

Furosemide

Moderate

Amphotericin B

Amikacin

Streptomycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Streptomycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Streptomycin

Is this Streptomycin habit forming or addictive?

Streptomycin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Streptomycin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Streptomycin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Streptomycin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Streptomycin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Streptomycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Streptomycin

Taking Streptomycin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Streptomycin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Streptomycin.

Unknown