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Streptomycin (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Streptomycin (streptomycin systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: aminoglycosides, streptomyces derivatives and is used to treat Brucellosis, Endocarditis, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare - Treatment, Plague, Rabbit Fever and Tuberculosis - Active.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A07AA04,J01GA01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000057-92-1

Chemical Formula

C21-H39-N7-O12

Molecular Weight

582

Therapeutic Category

Antibacterial: Aminoglycoside

Chemical Name

D-Streptamine, O-2-deoxy-2-(metylamino)-α-L-glucopyranosyl-(1-2)-O-5-deoxy-3-C-formyl-α-L-lyxofuranosyl-(1-4)-N,N'-bis(aminoiminometyl)-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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