Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)

Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis, in combination with other medicines. It works by stopping the growth of tubercular bacteria. Rarely, it may also be used to treat some other types of infections.

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General Information

Contains

Streptomycin (0.75gm)

Marketer

Abbott

Storage

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Product introduction

Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is given as an injection directly into a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be used regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

This medicine may cause a skin rash, vomiting, fever, and vertigo as side effects. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if any of the side effects bother you.

Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as this medicine may cause dizziness. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Ambistryn-S Powder for Injection

Tuberculosis (TB)

Benefits of Ambistryn-S Powder for Injection

Tuberculosis (TB)
Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine that is used in combination with few other medicines to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Ambistryn-S Powder for Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ambistryn-S

Skin rash
Vomiting
Fever
Vertigo

How to use Ambistryn-S Powder for Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Ambistryn-S Powder for Injection works

Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Quick tips

Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is used for the treatment of tuberculosis, in combination with other medicines.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection may cause dizziness.
Your doctor may get regular blood, urine, and hearing tests while you are on this medication.
Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated before and during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Discontinue Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What should I know before starting treatment with Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection?

Before starting treatment with Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection, audiometry test and kidney function tests must be done. These tests are required to check the present condition of ears and kidneys as Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection can affect their functioning. Therefore, patients with known kidney disease are treated with Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks involved. Regular monitoring of kidney function is also recommended throughout the treatment with Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

How is Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection administered?

Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection should be administered into a muscle (intramuscularly) under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on your condition and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection.

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms during the treatment, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

What if I don't get better after using Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform the doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminoglycosides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Aminoglycosides

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Aminoglycosides. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1517.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Aminoglycosides & Spectinomycin. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 811.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1284-85.
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User feedback

Patients taking Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection

Once A Day

61%

Alternate Day

24%

Twice A Week

Thrice A week

Once A Week

Twice A Day

What are you using Ambistryn-S Powder for Injection for?

Tuberculosis (TB)

84%

Bacterial infections

16%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

48%

Excellent

33%

Average

18%

What were the side-effects while using Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection?

Balance disorder (loss of balance)

29%

Pain

29%

No Side Effect

14%

Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)

14%

Neck pain

14%

How do you take Ambistryn-S Powder for Injection?

With food

60%

With or without food

40%

Please rate Ambistryn-S 0.75gm Injection on price

Expensive

47%

Average

27%

Not Expensive

27%

Patient concerns

Suffering from S Intestine TB . Want liquid and soft diet.

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

Have your documents given any guidelines

My daughter 6 month pregnant, nearly last 1 month she has cough,many doctor s consulted but not fully recovered

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please get a TB PCR test done

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