Spectinomycin: Uses and Side Effects

Spectinomycin is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Spectinomycin is often used as an alternative treatment for gonorrhea.

Spectinomycin FAQ

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What is spectinomycin used for?

Spectinomycin is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body. Spectinomycin is used in the treatment of gonorrhea. Spectinomycin may also be used for purposes other than those listed here. What is the most important information I should know about spectinomycin?

What are the side effects of spectinomycin?

Spectinomycin, sold under the tradename Trobicin among others, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of gonorrhea infections. It is given by injection into a muscle. Common side effects include pain at the area of injection, rash, nausea, fever, and trouble sleeping. Severe allergic reactions may occasionally occur.

Is spectinomycin Gram positive or negative?

Eric Scholar, in xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference, 2007 Spectinomycin is a broad spectrum antibiotic with moderate activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Many gram-positive bacteria, such as Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus Pneumoniae and Staphylococcus epidermidis, are usually sensitive.

Is spectinomycin water soluble?

It is highly water soluble and is easily mixed in aqueous solutions. Spectinomycin, like aminoglycosides, inhibits protein synthesis via a 30S ribosomal target. It is a broad-spectrum drug with activity against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria and Mycoplasma, but little anaerobic activity.