Each 100 gm contain:
– Streptomycin sulfate 100 gm
(eq to streptomycin base 79.82gm)
Ivaxstrept
- composition
- properties
- indications
- dosage
- package
- Advantages
Streptomycin sulfate: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30s ribosomal subunit (Bactericidal).
For the treatment of:
• Mainly Gram –ve bacteria as:
– Salmonella
– E.Coli
– Pasteurella
• Some Gram +ve bacteria as:
– Clostridia
– Staph
Route:
• Orally, or injection.
Dose:
• Package / 1.5 ton
(Powder for oral solution)
– 200gm
• Vaxstrept has lower nephrotoxicity compared to other aminoglycosides.
• Vaxstrept is poorly absorbed from the GIT, which results in high efficacy against enteric infections when administered orally.
