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  "schema_version": 1,
  "kind": "drug_profile",
  "generic": "streptomycin",
  "review_status": "reviewed",
  "origin": "openfda",
  "sections": {
    "adult": [
      {
        "text": "When streptomycin is added to this regimen because of suspected or proven drug resistance (see INDICATIONS AND USAGE section), the recommended dosing for streptomycin is as follows: Daily Twice Weekly Thrice Weekly Children 20-40 mg/kg Max 1 g 25-30 mg/kg Max 1.5 g 25-30 mg/kg Max 1.5 g Adults 15 mg/kg Max 1 g 25-30 mg/kg Max 1.5 g 25-30 mg/kg Max 1.5 g Streptomycin is usually administered daily as a single intramuscular injection.",
        "source": "US FDA label for streptomycin (Streptomycin), section 'dosage and administration', retrieved 2026-08-29",
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        "verbatim": true
      },
      {
        "text": "A total dose of not more than 120 g over the course of therapy should be given unless there are no other therapeutic options.",
        "source": "US FDA label for streptomycin (Streptomycin), section 'dosage and administration', retrieved 2026-08-29",
        "cached_file": "labels/streptomycin.json",
        "verbatim": true
      },
      {
        "text": "TULAREMIA: 1 to 2 g daily in divided doses for 7 to 14 days until the patient is afebrile for 5 to 7 days. 3.",
        "source": "US FDA label for streptomycin (Streptomycin), section 'dosage and administration', retrieved 2026-08-29",
        "cached_file": "labels/streptomycin.json",
        "verbatim": true
      }
    ],
    "child": [
      {
        "text": "Intramuscular Route Only Adults: The preferred site is the upper outer quadrant of the buttock (i.e., gluteus maximus) or the mid-lateral thigh. Children: It is recommended that intramuscular injections be given preferably in the mid-lateral muscles of the thigh.",
        "source": "US FDA label for streptomycin (Streptomycin), section 'dosage and administration', retrieved 2026-08-29",
        "cached_file": "labels/streptomycin.json",
        "verbatim": true
      },
      {
        "text": "When streptomycin is added to this regimen because of suspected or proven drug resistance (see INDICATIONS AND USAGE section), the recommended dosing for streptomycin is as follows: Daily Twice Weekly Thrice Weekly Children 20-40 mg/kg Max 1 g 25-30 mg/kg Max 1.5 g 25-30 mg/kg Max 1.5 g Adults 15 mg/kg Max 1 g 25-30 mg/kg Max 1.5 g 25-30 mg/kg Max 1.5 g Streptomycin is usually administered daily as a single intramuscular injection.",
        "source": "US FDA label for streptomycin (Streptomycin), section 'dosage and administration', retrieved 2026-08-29",
        "cached_file": "labels/streptomycin.json",
        "verbatim": true
      },
      {
        "text": "For children: 20 to 40 mg/kg/day (8 to 20 mg/lb/day) in divided doses every 6 to 12 hours.",
        "source": "US FDA label for streptomycin (Streptomycin), section 'dosage and administration', retrieved 2026-08-29",
        "cached_file": "labels/streptomycin.json",
        "verbatim": true
      }
    ],
    "renal": [
      {
        "text": "No kidney-impairment dose in this label. Not a statement that none is needed.",
        "source": "Read and found silent: the US FDA label for streptomycin (Streptomycin), retrieved 2026-08-29",
        "cached_file": "labels/streptomycin.json",
        "verbatim": false
      }
    ],
    "hepatic": [
      {
        "text": "No liver-impairment dose in this label. Not a statement that none is needed.",
        "source": "Read and found silent: the US FDA label for streptomycin (Streptomycin), retrieved 2026-08-29",
        "cached_file": "labels/streptomycin.json",
        "verbatim": false
      }
    ],
    "pregnancy": [
      {
        "text": "Nothing on pregnancy in this label. Treat as unknown, not as safe.",
        "source": "Read and found silent: the US FDA label for streptomycin (Streptomycin), retrieved 2026-08-29",
        "cached_file": "labels/streptomycin.json",
        "verbatim": false
      }
    ],
    "lactation": [
      {
        "text": "Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from streptomycin, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.",
        "source": "US FDA label for streptomycin (Streptomycin), section 'nursing mothers', retrieved 2026-08-29",
        "cached_file": "labels/streptomycin.json",
        "verbatim": true
      }
    ]
  }
}