Spectinomycin Pharmacology

Spectinomycin

About Spectinomycin
An aminocyclitol antibiotic.
Mechanism of Action of Spectinomycin
Spectinomycin is a bacteriostatic antibiotic chemically related to the Aminoglycosides. Spectinomycin binds to the 30S sub unit of ribosome and inhibits the bacterial protein synthesis. Its activity is restricted to gonococci.
Spectinomycin is given for Gonococcal urethritis, cervicitis, and proctitis but is not effective in Gonococcal Pharyngitis
Pharmacokinets of Spectinomycin
Absorption: It is rapidly absorbed after parenteral administration.
Excretion: Drug is excreted mainly through urine
Onset of Action for Spectinomycin
1 - 2 hours
Duration of Action for Spectinomycin
8 hours
Half Life of Spectinomycin
1 - 3 hour
Side Effects of Spectinomycin
1. Pain at the site of injection
2. Headache
3. Dizziness
4. Nausea
5. Vomiting
6. Insomnia
7. Chills
8. Fever
9. Urticaria
10. Pruritis
Contra-indications of Spectinomycin
1. Hypersensitive to spectinomycin
Special Precautions while taking Spectinomycin
1. Renal impairment
2. Hepatic dysfunction
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution
NEONATES: Contraindicated
Indications for Spectinomycin
1. Gonorrhea
Interactions for Spectinomycin
N/A
Typical Dosage for Spectinomycin
Adult :( IM) 2 - 4 g daily
Schedule of Spectinomycin
H
Storage Requirements for Spectinomycin
Store at room temperature. Keep away from moisture and heat.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Spectinomycin
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Spectinomycin
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Spectinomycin in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for spectinomycin and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for spectinomycin may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take spectinomycin only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for spectinomycin before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for spectinomycin with the pharmacy.

Spectinomycin is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for spectinomycin might be better known than spectinomycin itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have spectinomycin in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for spectinomycin.