Spectinomycin
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Spektinomycin is a no longer used antibiotic[1] loosely classified as aminoglycosides or aminocyclitols.
Pharmacodynamics[edit | edit source]
The mechanism of action was similar to aminoglycosides (inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis).
Spectrum[edit | edit source]
Only bacteria was Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Indication[edit | edit source]
treatment of gonorrhea.
Dosage and usage[edit | edit source]
It was dosed 2g once intramuscularly , it was used in patients allergic to cephalosporins or fluoroquinolones.
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Related articles[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Spektinomycin na drugs.com
Used literature[edit | edit source]
- LINCOVÁ, Dagmar – FARGHALI, Hassan, et al. Základní a aplikovaná farmakologie. 2. edition. Praha : Galén, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7262-373-0.
