Capreomycin
Overview
Categories
- 6 Anti-infective drugs
- 6.2 Antibiotics, systemic
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Capreomycin's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 1 gm | 1 (1) | 24 hourly | IM | For treatment of tuberculosis (TB):This dose is given for 60 to 120 days. After this time, 1 gram of capreomycin is injected into the muscle 2 or 3 times a week. This medicine must be given with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB). |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Capreomycin is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Capreomycin is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Capreomycin
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