Chemical formula: C₂₁H₃₉N₇O₁₂ Molecular mass: 581.574 g/mol PubChem compound: 19649
Streptomycin is a broad spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from Streptomyces griseus with antibacterial activity. It acts by interfering with normal protein synthesis. Streptomycin is typically used for treatment of active tuberculosis, always in combination with other antituberculosis agents.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A07AA04 | Streptomycin | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A07 Antidiarrheals, intestinal antiinflammatory/antiinfective agents → A07A Intestinal antiinfectives → A07AA Antibiotics |
| J01GA01 | Streptomycin | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01G Aminoglycoside antibacterials → J01GA Streptomycins |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STREPTOMYCIN Powder for solution for injection | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Streptomycin is an active ingredient of these brands:
Mexico (MX)
Nigeria (NG)
Romania (RO)
South Africa (ZA)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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