Spectinomycin : Proper Use (Trobicin)

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Spectinomycin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Trobicin

Spectinomycin | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

Spectinomycin is given by injection into a muscle. To help clear up your gonorrhea completely, usually only one dose is needed. However, in some infections a second dose of this medicine may be required.

Gonorrhea and related infections are spread by having sex with an infected partner. Therefore, it may be desirable that the male sexual partner wear a condom (prophylactic) during intercourse to prevent infection. Also, it may be necessary for your partner to be treated at the same time you are being treated. This will help to avoid passing the infection back and forth.

Dosing - The dose of spectinomycin will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of spectinomycin.

For cervical, rectal, or urethral gonorrhea :
- Adults and children 45 kilograms of body weight (99 pounds) and over: 2 grams injected into a muscle as a single dose.
- Children up to 45 kilograms of body weight (99 pounds): 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight injected into a muscle as a single dose.
- Infants: Use is not recommended.

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