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Paromomycin

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Synonym(s): Aminosidine

Introduction

In the UK, Paromomycin is classified as category C (Caution) by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Name

  • Paromomycin.

Class of drug

  • Aminoglycoside antimicrobial.

Description

Chemical name

  • Paromomycin.

Molecular formula

  • C23H47N5O18S.

Molecular weight

  • 713.71 g·mol−1.

Physical properties

  • Pale yellow solution.

Storage requirements

  • Store below 25°C/77°F.

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 reference from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Aydogdu et al (2018) Comparison of the effectiveness of halfuginone lactate and paromomycin in the treatment of calves naturally infected with Cryptosporidium parvumActa Sci Vet 45 (1524) ResearchGate.

Other sources of information

  • VMD database. Product Details (2022) Parofor Crypto 140,000IU/ml Oral Solution for Pre-Ruminant Cattle. Website: www.vmd.defra.gov.uk.
  • The European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (2000) Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products Paromomycin Summary Report (2). Website: https://www.ema.europa.eu (pdf online).
  • Noah Compendium. Gabbrovet 140mg/ml. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.
  • European Medicines Agency (online) Categorisation of Antibiotics for Use in Animals for Prudent and Responsible Use. Website: www.ema.europa.eu (pdf download).

Organisation(s)

  • National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.