Spectinomycin

Spektinomycin is a no longer used antibiotic loosely classified as aminoglycosides or aminocyclitols.

Pharmacodynamics

The mechanism of action was similar to aminoglycosides (inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis).

Spectrum

Only bacteria was Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Indication

treatment of gonorrhea.

Dosage and usage

It was dosed 2g once intramuscularly , it was used in patients allergic to cephalosporins or fluoroquinolones.

Links

Related articles

• Aminoglycosides
• Gonorrhea

Used literature

• LINCOVÁ, Dagmar – FARGHALI, Hassan, et al. Základní a aplikovaná farmakologie. 2. edition. Praha : Galén, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7262-373-0.