STREPTOMYCIN

Standard Prescription

streptomycin__mg IM Q__H (__mg/kg/24hrs)

Dosages

Severe Infections:
Children: 10-20 mg/kg/dose IM Q12H. Max 1 g/dose

Tuberculosis:
Children: 15-20 mg/kg/dose IM daily. Max. 1 g/dose

Mechanism of Action

Aminoglycoside antibiotic

Forms Supplied

injection: 1g/vial

A low usage item; no inventory kept at BCCH but can be obtained within 24 hrs.

Comments

Monitor auditory and renal status.

For TB, to be given with other anti-TB drugs.

References

44, 166, 167, 629

Last Edited

2022-09-11 02:44:23