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Streptomycin
What is it? Overview Usage Side Effects and Warnings
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What is Streptomycin?

(strep toe MYE sin)

• This medicine is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you have hearing loss, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Headache.

• Feeling tired or weak.

• Nausea or vomiting.

• Worsening kidney function.

• Change in hearing can rarely occur.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening...

 
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