Synonyms: Gerox® | NSC-14083 | Strepcen®
streptomycin is an approved drug (FDA (1946))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside antibacterial drug. Notably streptomycin was the first antibacterial cure for tuberculosis. As with other aminoglycosides, the most concerning side effects are renal and ear toxicities [2].
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Bioactivity Comments |
MIC90 for antimycobacterial activity against rifampin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis ATCC 35838 is 0.47 μg/ml in vitro [1]. |