Capreomycin sulfate
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Capreomycin is a peptide antibiotic, commonly grouped with the aminoglycosides, which is given in combination with other antibiotics for MDR-tuberculosis. Adverse effects include nephrotoxicity and 8th cranial auditory vestibular nerve nerve toxicity.
Category
Antimycobacterial
US Brand Names
CAPASTAT SULFATE®
FDA Package Insert
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