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
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
Comments
Monitor auditory and renal status.
For TB, to be given with other anti-TB drugs.
For TB, to be given with other anti-TB drugs.
References
44, 166, 167, 629
Last Edited
2022-09-11 02:44:23