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Streptomycin
Introduction
In the UK, Streptomycin is classified as category C (Caution) by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Name
- Streptomycin.
Class of drug
- Aminoglycoside antibiotic.
Description
Chemical name
- Streptomycin sulphate: D-Streptamine, O-2-deoxy-2-(methylamino)-α-L-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-5-deoxy-3-C-formyl-α-L-lyxofuranosyl-(1→4)-N,N1-bis(aminoiminomethyl)-,sulfate (2:3) (salt).
Molecular formula
- C21H39N7O12.
Molecular weight
- 581.57.
Storage requirements
- <25'C.
- Protect from light.
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 (2005) Ed The Veterinary Formulary. 6th edn. Pharmaceutical Press. ISBN: 0-85369-579-2.
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.
- Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Product Information Database. Website: www.vmd.defra.gov.uk.
- Agriculture Victoria Antibiotic Use in Cattle: Traffic light diagram Website: Link
- European Medicines Agency (online) Categorisation of Antibiotics for Use in Animals for Prudent and Responsible Use. Website: www.ema.europa.eu (pdf download).