Spectinomycin

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Half-life
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3–4 h

Indication
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One-time gonorrhea therapy. Acute gonorrheic cervicitis in women and acute gonorrheic proctitis and acute gonorrheic urethritis in men and women due to infection with spectinomycin-sensitive gonococci (N. gonorrhoeae)

Pregnancy/nursing period
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Safe use during pregnancy has not been proven (insufficient data available). When used during lactation, the baby should not be breastfed for 48 hours after application.

Dosage and method of use
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  • Men and women: 2 g i.m. as ED.
  • For infection with gonococci in areas where resistant gonococci are known to occur 4 g i.m. as ED.
  • Children > 2 years: 40 mg/kg bw i.m.

Undesirable effects
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Gastrointestinal disorders, headaches.

Interactions
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Interactions with other drugs are not yet known.

Contraindication
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Children < 2 years, syphilis.

Preparations
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Stanilo

Note(s)
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No i.v. application!

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020