Why streptomycin can not be used orally?
- Asked
- 19 Jul 2011 by drmaro
- Updated
- 16 July 2018
- Topics
- streptomycin
Answers
kaz1999
19 Jul 2011
the reason streptomycin can not be taken orally is because your stomach acids would destroy the insolin before it became any use.
sharathkumarhj
16 Jul 2018
It doesn't get absorbed in GIT because of its high molecular weight.
Further Information
- Streptomycin Information for Consumers
- Streptomycin Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Streptomycin (detailed)
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