Sisomycin

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Infections caused by Pseudomonas, other gram-negative bacilli and beta haemolytic streptococci and faecal streptococci. Commonly used in chest infections and SABE.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy, lactation and children below the age of six years. Not for ophthalmic use. Myasthenia gravis.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Renal impairment. Not to be used along with other aminoglycosides.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Ototoxicity. Nephrotoxicity. CNS disturbances.

Drug Category/Class

Sisomycin has 12 Brands listed


Ensamycin (10 mg)Ensamycin (50 mg)
Ensamycin (Eye)Ensamycin (Skin) (15 gm)
Ensamycin (Skin) (50 gm)Ensamycin (Skin) (7.5 gm)
Ensamyicin (10 mg)Ensamyicin (50 mg)
Sisocin (Skin) (15 gm)Sisocin (Skin) (7.5 gm)
Sisoptin (10 mg)Sisoptin (50 mg)

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