Warnings


What may interact with Streptomycin?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-cephaloridine
-cidofovir
-colistin
-cyclosporine
-other aminoglycoside antibiotics
-polymyxin
-viomycin

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-anesthesia drugs
-birth control pills
-diuretics
-muscle relaxers

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Streptomycin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-hearing problems
-kidney disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to streptomycin, other aminoglycosides or medicines, sulfites, foods, dyes or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Streptomycin?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Your condition, including your hearing and lab work, will be monitored while you are taking this medicine.

This medicine may cause a decrease in vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.