infectious diseases
Spectinomycin
Introduction
Spectinomycin is a bacteriostatic Overview of Antibacterial Drugs chemically related to the Indicationsinclude Gonorrhea None Cervicitis None Proctitis None Spectinomycin is not effective for gonococcal pharyngitis. It is not available in the US, and where available, it is reserved for patients who cannot be treated withceftriaxone. Adverse effects, including hypersensitivity reactions and fever, are rare. 