Dihydrostreptomycin

Antibiotic consisting of a hydrogenated form of streptomycin; used against tuberculosis and tularemia and Gram-negative organisms. Both dihydrostreptomycin and streptomycin are used for treatment of bacterial infections in food-producing animals. Dihydrostreptomycin is formed by reduction of streptomycin. As a result, pharmacokinetic properties, toxicological profiles, and spectrum of antimicrobial and biological activity of the two compounds are similar.||Potency: 650-725ug/mg|Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder|Identification: Passes USP|pH (2%): 4.5-7.0|Loss on Drying: ≤ 5%|Streptomycin Limit: ≤ 1%|Unit Definition: 1 ug/mg is equivalent to 1 IU/mg