capreomycin /cap·reo·my·cin/ (kap″re-o-mi´sin) a polypeptide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces capreolus, which is active against human strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis ; used as the disulfate salt.
capreomycin
capreomycin
cap·re·o·my·cin (k p r - -m  s n)n. An antibiotic derived from Streptomyces capreolus and effective against the microorganism responsible for tuberculosis in humans. |
capreomycin
[kap′rē·ōmī′sin]
an antibiotic and antitubercular agent.
indications It is prescribed in the treatment of pulmonary infections caused by capreomycin-susceptible strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis when the primary agents are ineffective or cannot be used.
contraindications Known sensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. It must be used with caution in patients with preexisting renal or auditory impairment.
adverse effects Among the most serious adverse reactions are nephrotoxicity, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, leukocytosis, leukopenia, urticaria, and skin rash.
capreomycin
Infectious disease An antibiotic used to treat MAC and TB Side effects Anorexia, thirst, excess urination, hematuria, anemia, hearing loss. See AIDS.
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