Spectinomycin

Spectinomycin

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Clinical data
Pregnancy category	US: B (No risk in non-human studies)
ATC code	J01XX04 (WHO)
Identifiers
IUPAC name (2R,4aR,5aR,6S,7S,8R,9S,9aR,10aS)- 4a,7,9-trihydroxy-2-methyl-6,8-bis(methylamino) decahydro-4H-pyrano[2,3-b][1,4]benzodioxin-4-one
CAS Number	1695-77-8
PubChem CID	15541
DrugBank	APRD01232
E number	{{#property:P628}}
ECHA InfoCard	{{#property:P2566}}
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C14H24N2O7
Molar mass	332.35 g/mol

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Spectinomycin (marketed as the hydrochloride salt spectinomycin hydrochloride under the trade name Trobicin) is an aminocyclitol antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces spectabilis.

Mechanism

It binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit in invading bacteria and interrupts protein synthesis.

Uses

It is given by injection to treat gonorrhea, especially in patients who are allergic to penicillins.

Side effects

Side effects include itching, chills, stomach-ash, and red rash.