Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Tuberculosis. Secondary and off-label uses of Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) include Dizziness, Ringing in ears, Weakness. While these are the most often observed Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) related warnings talks about Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Kidney Disease, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic), it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
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