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Brand: Strilin, Streptomycin Sulfate
Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis, plague, and tularemia. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death. It is usually administered intramuscularly or intravenously due to poor oral absorption. Streptomycin belongs to the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics and is considered a bactericidal agent.
For the treatment of tuberculosis, plague, tularemia, and other bacterial infections.
Streptomycin can cause serious side effects, including ototoxicity (hearing loss), nephrotoxicity (kidney damage), and neuromuscular blockade. Patients should be closely monitored for these effects.
Outcome:
Increased risk of ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
Mechanism:
Additive toxicity
Outcome:
Decreased digoxin levels
Mechanism:
Altered gut flora
Outcome:
Decreased streptomycin absorption
Mechanism:
Chelation
Most likely new formulation: Liposomal streptomycin for improved delivery and reduced toxicity (2025, 60% confidence)
Based on historical usage patterns and emerging resistance trends, there is a 20% likelihood of increased restrictions on streptomycin use in the next 5 years.
Aminoglycoside Antibiotic
Aminoglycoside