An Indispensable Parameters of Streptomycin Include Signs, Symptoms, Mechanism of Action and Adverse Effects
The first aminoglycoside antibiotic to be identified was streptomycin, which was first isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces griseus. These days, it is specifically utilized as a component of the multidrug treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis. It is also effective against a number of aerobic gram-negative bacteria. The indications, mode of action, and contraindications of utilizing streptomycin in children and adults will all be covered in this exercise. Additionally, it will explain how streptomycin is administered, dosed, and monitored. Additionally, it will discuss the adverse event profile and other important considerations for the healthcare team while treating aerobic gram-negative infections or pulmonary tuberculosis with streptomycin.
Authors
- Muralinath E.
- Ramesh. Y.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.24028425
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00