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Query about Strepomicin
When Strepomicin used?
Is is 1 line tuberculosis drugs?
What is side effects?
Is it injection or tablet?
Pls provide details about it..
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Streptomycin is a injectable antitubercular drugs. it has side effect also like ototoxicity verigo also. Plese consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Streptomycin is used for treatment of tuberculosis. Earlier it was first line, now reserved drug used in case of poor liver functions. It is hepatic safe. Oto toxicity is predominant side effect. It is injectable antibiotic.
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its an injection..and yes its a 1st line drug..but given as per the requirement for penetration..so a history and extent of disease will be required
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is injection.As there are more effective oral drugs are available, presently,it is given in certain conditions. It is having side effects like vertigo and oto toxicity. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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