Capreomycin sulfate indications and usage
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
Indications and Usage
Capastat sulfate, which is to be used concomitantly with other appropriate antituberculosis agents, is indicated in pulmonary infections caused by capreomycin-susceptible strains of M. tuberculosis when the primary agents (isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, aminosalicylic acid, and streptomycin) have been ineffective or cannot be used because of toxicity or the presence of resistant tubercle bacilli.
Susceptibility studies should be performed to determine the presence of a capreomycin-susceptible strain of M. tuberculosis.[1]
References
- ↑ "CAPASTAT SULFATE (CAPREOMYCIN) INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION [AKORN]". Text " accessdate " ignored (help)
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.