Research Notes on Capastat
Capastat is a brand name for the drug capreomycin. It is used in the treatment of lung infections caused by tuberculosis.1 It is classified as an antibiotic.2 Capastat is usually administered in the form of an injection or intravenous infusion. For complete information, see the capreomycin WisdomCard.
Fast Facts:
- Usually given once a day for 2-4 months at first.1
- Fever, drowsiness, and nausea are common side effects.1
- May be used one or two years as part of a therapeutic regiment.1
What is Capastat?
- Medfacts (via Drugs.com): Capastat Facts And Comparisons
- DrugLib: Capastat (Capreomycin)-Drug Information, Research, Clinical Trials, News
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Capastat Injection Uses
- NetDoctor UK: Capastat Consumer Information
- VirtualMedicalCentre: Capastat-Capreomycin Sulfate-Injection Drug
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Company Information on Capastat
- Eli Lilly And Company: Official Site
- Wikipedia: Eli Lilly And Company
- Hoover's: Eli Lilly-Company Overview
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Medfacts (via Drugs.com): Capastat Facts And Comparisons
- ↑ First DataBank (via HealthSquare): Capastat Injection Uses And How To Use
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- Last update: Oct. 1, 2008
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