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A group of antibiotics active against many aerobic gram-negative and some gram-positive bacteria

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  • Do not use this drug if you are allergic to other antibiotics of the aminoglycoside family.
  • Streptomycin is an antibiotic of the aminoglycoside family used to treat tuberculosis (TB).
  • - Combination with aminoglycoside (e.g. gentamicin) is sometimes necessary (need medical advice).
  • People with allergies to antibiotics of the aminoglycoside family like gentamicin should not take this drug.
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