Capastat
Capastat Brand names, Capastat Analogs
Capastat Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Capastat Chemical_Formula
C25H46N14O12S
Capastat RX_link
No information avaliable
Capastat fda sheet
Capastat msds (material safety sheet)
Capastat Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Capastat Molecular Weight
766.786 g/mol
Capastat Melting Point
No information avaliable
Capastat H2O Solubility
Soluble in water as disulfate salt.
Capastat State
Solid
Capastat LogP
-9.609
Capastat Dosage Forms
Capsule; Cream; Liquid; Ointment; Powder for solution; Solution; Suspension; Tablet; Tablet (enteric-coated); Tablet (extended-release)
Capastat Indication
Used in the treatment of tuberculosis in combination with other drugs.
Capastat 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).
Capastat Absorption
Not absorbed in significant quantities from the gastrointestinal tract and must be administered parenterally.
Capastat 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.
Capastat Patient Information
Capastat Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria
