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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.
Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) safe for pregnant women?
Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) safe during breastfeeding?
Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) on the Kidneys?
Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) on the Liver?
Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) on the Heart?
Using Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic)
Taking Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic)
Information about the interaction of Streptomycin (Hindustan Antibiotic) and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Streptomycin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 748-749
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-138