Results for tag: "Streptomycin"

Streptomycin is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a member of the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics, which are derived from Streptomyces bacteria. Streptomycin is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis. It is also used to treat certain fungal infections. Streptomycin is administered intravenously or intramuscularly, and is available in both generic and branded formulations. Streptomycin is used in combination with other antibiotics to treat a variety of infections, including tuberculosis, endocarditis, meningitis, and sepsis. It is also used to treat certain fungal infections, such as candidiasis and aspergillosis. Streptomycin is often used in combination with other antibiotics, such as penicillin, to treat infections that are resistant to other antibiotics. Streptomycin is widely used in the treatment of bacterial infections, and is available in many countries around the world. It is produced by a number of pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Merck, Sanofi, and GlaxoSmithKline. Show Less Read more