Capreomycin
Capreomycin Brand names, Capreomycin Analogs
Capreomycin Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Capreomycin Chemical_Formula
C25H46N14O12S
Capreomycin RX_link
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Capreomycin fda sheet
Capreomycin msds (material safety sheet)
Capreomycin Synthesis Reference
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Capreomycin Molecular Weight
766.786 g/mol
Capreomycin Melting Point
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Capreomycin H2O Solubility
Soluble in water as disulfate salt.
Capreomycin State
Solid
Capreomycin LogP
-9.609
Capreomycin Dosage Forms
Capsule; Cream; Liquid; Ointment; Powder for solution; Solution; Suspension; Tablet; Tablet (enteric-coated); Tablet (extended-release)
Capreomycin Indication
Used in the treatment of tuberculosis in combination with other drugs.
Capreomycin Pharmacology
Capreomycin is a member of the aminoglycoside family of antibiotics. These antibiotics have the ability to kill a wide variety of bacteria, including bacteria responsible for causing tuberculosis (TB).
Capreomycin Absorption
Not absorbed in significant quantities from the gastrointestinal tract and must be administered parenterally.
Capreomycin side effects and Toxicity
Hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and an electrolyte disturbance resembling Bartter's syndrome have been reported to occur in patients with capreomycin toxicity. The subcutaneous median lethal dose (LD50) in mice was 514 mg/kg.
Capreomycin Patient Information
Capreomycin Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria
