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Dihydrostreptomycin
Introduction
In the UK, Dihydrostreptomycin is classified as category C (Caution) by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Name
- Dihydrostreptomycin.
Class of drug
- Aminoglycoside antibacterial.
Description
Molecular formula
- C₂₁H₄₁N₇O₁₂.
Molecular weight
- 583.59 g/mol.
Storage requirements
- Intramammary tubes:
- Store at temperatures below 25°C.
- Shake preparation thoroughly.
- Intramammary tubes to be used once- any unused product should be disposed of.
- Injectable:
- store in refrigerator between 2 & 8°C.
- Protect from light.
- Shake thoroughly.
- Use/discard product within 28 days of withdrawing first dose.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed Papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Bishop Y (2006) The Veterinary Formulary. 6th edn. Published in association with the British Veterinary Association.
- NOAH compendium of datasheets.
- VMD product database.
- European Medicines Agency (online) Categorisation of Antibiotics for Use in Animals for Prudent and Responsible Use. Website: www.ema.europa.eu (pdf download).