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Streptomycin
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Streptomycin

Generic name: streptomycin [ STREP-toe-MYE-sin ]
Dosage form: intramuscular powder for injection (1000 mg)
Drug classes:Aminoglycosides, Streptomyces derivatives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 26, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is streptomycin?

Streptomycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat moderate to severe tuberculosis, pneumonia, E. coli, influenza, plague and other infections caused by certain bacteria.

Streptomycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Streptomycin may cause nerve damage or hearing loss, especially if you have kidney disease or use certain other medicines. Tell your doctor right away if you have severe dizziness, hearing problems, vision problems, balance problems, trouble concentrating, muscle weakness, numbness, or tingling.

Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection. Call your doctor if you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with streptomycin if you are allergic to streptomycin or similar antibiotics, such as: