Consumer Information for: STREPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION USP

Consumer Information

Information about the product including what the product is used for, dosage, warnings, proper use and side effects. This summary will not tell you everything about the product. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any questions about the product.


What the medication is used for

Streptomycin for Injection USP is used to treat patients with moderate to severe infections caused by certain bacteria such as in the treatment of tuberculosis.

Antibacterial drugs like Streptomycin for Injection USP treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections.

What it does

Streptomycin for Injection USP is an antibiotic that kills or stops the growth of certain bacteria in your body.

When it should not be used
  • have had previous toxic or hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions to Streptomycin for Injection USP
What the medicinal ingredient is

streptomycin (as streptomycin sulphate).

What the non-medicinal ingredients are

none.

What dosage form it comes in

Powder for solution; 1 g / vial.

Warnings and precautions

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Streptomycin for Injection USP. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

  • have cranial (skull) nerve problems
  • are taking other antibiotic medicines such as; neomycin, kanamycin, gentamicin, cephaloridine, paromomycin, viomycin, polymyxin B, colistin and tobramycin
  • have recently had surgery or been under anesthesia
  • are taking or have recently taken muscle relaxants
  • have kidney problems
  • are pregnant or think you might be pregnant
Interactions with this medication

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

Proper use of this medication

How to take Streptomycin for Injection USP:

  • Streptomycin for Injection USP will be given to you by a healthcare professional who will inject it into your muscle after mixing it with water.
  • Although you may feel better early in treatment, Streptomycin for Injection USP should be used exactly as directed.
  • Misuse or overuse of Streptomycin for Injection USP could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by Streptomycin for Injection USP (resistance). This means that Streptomycin for Injection USP may not work for you in the future.
  • Do not share your medicine.

Usual Dose

Your healthcare professional will decide how much, how often, and for how long you will receive Streptomycin for Injection USP.

Overdose

If you think you have been given too much Streptomycin for Injection USP, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed Dose

If you miss an appointment to receive an injection of Streptomycin for Injection USP, contact your healthcare professional as soon as possible.

Side effects and what to do about them

These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking Streptomycin for Injection USP. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.

Side effects may include:

  • nausea, vomiting
  • feeling like you’re spinning and loss of balance (vertigo)
  • burning or prickling feeling in the face
  • rash, itching
  • fever
  • swelling
  • muscle weakness
  • lazy eye

Streptomycin for Injection USP can cause abnormal blood test results. Your healthcare professional will decide when to perform blood tests and interpret the results.

Serious side effects and what to do about them
Symptom / effect Talk to your healthcare professional Only if severe Talk to your healthcare professional In all cases Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help
Hearing problems: partial or complete loss of hearing (deafness)     ✔
Exfoliative dermatitis: large areas of skin peeling with redness and itching   ✔  
Allergic reaction: rash, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing     ✔
Kidney problems: infrequent and/or painful urination, dark amber or red urine, fatigue, muscle weakness, swelling, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite     ✔
Low levels of white blood cells: infection, fatigue, fever, aches, pain, flu-like symptoms   ✔  
Low levels of blood platelets: bruising, bleeding, fatigue, weakness   ✔  
Hemolytic anemia: pale skin, yellow skin, eyes and mouth (jaundice), darkcoloured urine, fever, weakness, dizziness, confusion, reduced ability to exercise   ✔  

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.

How to store

Streptomycin for Injection USP will be stored by your healthcare professional at room temperature (15°C-30°C). Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Reporting side effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

More information

If you want more information about Streptomycin for Injection USP:

  • Talk to your healthcare professional.
  • Find the full prescribing information that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (http://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html); the manufacturer’s website (www.sterimaxinc.com), or by calling 1-800- 881-3500.

This leaflet was prepared by SteriMax Inc., Oakville, ON L6H 6R4

www.sterimaxinc.com

Last Revised: July 17, 2018

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