Spectinomycin

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

3–4 h

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

One-time gonorrhea therapy. Acute gonorrheic cervicitis in women and acute gonorrheic proctitis and acute gonorrheic urethritis in men and women due to infection with spectinomycin-sensitive gonococci (N. gonorrhoeae)

Pregnancy/nursing periodThis section has been translated automatically.

Safe use during pregnancy has not been proven (insufficient data available). When used during lactation, the baby should not be breastfed for 48 hours after application.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Men and women: 2 g i.m. as ED.
  • For infection with gonococci in areas where resistant gonococci are known to occur 4 g i.m. as ED.
  • Children > 2 years: 40 mg/kg bw i.m.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Gastrointestinal disorders, headaches.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

Interactions with other drugs are not yet known.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Children < 2 years, syphilis.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Stanilo

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

No i.v. application!

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020