What is capreomycin?
Capreomycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Capreomycin is used to treat Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Capreomycin is usually given after other tuberculosis medications have been tried without successful treatment of the infection.
Capreomycin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about capreomycin?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to capreomycin.
Before using capreomycin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease or hearing impairment.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your kidney function will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your hearing may also need to be checked. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Capreomycin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Stop using this medicine if you have a serious side effect such as hearing loss, ringing in your ears, spinning sensation, problems with balance, extreme thirst, leg discomfort, muscle weakness, limp feeling, or urinating less than usual or not at all.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using capreomycin?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to capreomycin.
Before using capreomycin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
kidney disease; or
hearing impairment.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use capreomycin.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether capreomycin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.