Streptomycin Injection 1 gm 1 Vial works by killing the organisms that cause the infection.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Streptomycin Injection 1 gm 1 Vial

Allergy severe

Fever

Burning or tingling sensation

Vertigo

Nausea and vomiting

Difficult or painful urination

Blurred or double vision

Hearing impairment severe

Fast/irregular heart beat

Increased thirst rare

Uses of Streptomycin Injection 1 gm 1 Vial
What is it prescribed for?

Tuberculosis
This medicine is used in the treatment of active tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis when other antitubercular medicines like rifampicin or isoniazid are not effective or the type of TB cannot be treated with conventional therapy.

Tularaemia
This medicine is used as the first line treatment for Tularaemia, a serious infectious disease caused by Francisella tularensis, which causes fever, entry site ulceration, and may cause swelling of lymph nodes. It can also cause severe pneumonia.

Bacterial endocarditis
This medicine is used in the treatment of endocarditis caused by Streptococci and Enterococci, which affects the inner tissues of the heart, the endocardium, especially the valves of the heart.

Bacterial Meningitis
This medicine is indicated for the treatment of bacterial meningitis caused by group B Streptococci or Neisseria species. Bacterial meningitis is characterized by inflammation of the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord, fever, headache, neck stiffness, vomiting, confusion, and an inability to tolerate loud noises or light.

Plague
This medicine is used for the treatment of Plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Plague is characterized by sudden onset of fever, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue with muscle pain.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. If this medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for adverse effects.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Streptomycin Injection 1 gm 1 Vial or other aminoglycosides.

Hearing loss
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a hearing problem since it may increase the risk of deafness.

Impaired kidney function
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with impaired kidney function since it may increase the risk of kidney injury. The risk is especially higher when high doses of this medicine are used for a prolonged period of time. Suitable dosage adjustments should be made on the basis of creatinine clearance.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. If this medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for adverse effects.

General Warnings

Drug resistance
Use of This medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.

Route of administation
This medicine should be administered through the intramuscular route only.

Neuromuscular disorders
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with existing neuromuscular diseases like Parkinsonism since it may worsen the condition of the patient.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Colistin severe

Furosemide severe

Neuromuscular blockers severe

Antiretroviral drugs severe

Disease interactions

severe
Consume an adequate amount of water to prevent kidney injury and hearing problems. Fluid status should be monitored closely, especially in patients with severe diarrhea and vomiting who are receiving Streptomycin Injection 1 gm 1 Vial . Frequent monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments should be made based on the clinical condition of the patient.

General Instructions

You are advised to take this medicine only in the presence of a trained healthcare professional. Strictly follow the instructions on the label and take Streptomycin Injection 1 gm 1 Vial only as directed. Drink plenty of water to avoid kidney damage. Do not take more than what is prescribed or share this medication with other people. It is advised that you should inform the doctor about all the medicines or herbal products that you are using and about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

webmd.com –
Streptomycin [Internet].
Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-11249/streptomycin-intramuscular/details
[cited 11/9/2020].