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Brand: Trobicin
Spectinomycin is an aminocyclitol antibiotic structurally related to aminoglycosides. It is bacteriostatic and primarily used to treat gonorrhea, particularly in cases of penicillin resistance. Unlike other aminoglycosides, it does not affect the vestibular or auditory systems, reducing the risk of hearing loss or balance problems.
Used to treat gonorrhea infections, especially in penicillin-resistant cases.
Outcome:
Increased risk of bleeding
Mechanism:
Spectinomycin may affect vitamin K metabolism, potentially increasing the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
Outcome:
Disulfiram-like reaction (rare)
Mechanism:
Not well established.
Outcome:
May affect absorption (limited data)
Mechanism:
Unknown.
Most likely new formulation: Liposomal Spectinomycin for improved delivery and efficacy (2026, 60% confidence)
Based on decreasing usage trends and emergence of resistance, there is a 20% likelihood of spectinomycin being reclassified for restricted use in the next 10 years.
Antibiotic, Aminocyclitol
Aminocyclitol