Brand Names:
Streptomycin Sulfate


Drug Type: Antibiotic

Streptomycin

Streptomycin is one of the first aminoglycoside antibiotics introduced. It is active against mycobacteria, Leptospira, Francisella tularensis, Yersinia pestis, but only some mycoplasma, gram-negative organisms, and Staphylococcus species.

Absorption: Streptomycin is rapidly and well absorbed from intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SC) routes of administration. It is poorly absorbed from oral administration in adult birds.

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  • 30 mg/kg IM q 24h (J Mayer 2013)
powder, for solution or liquid injectable