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Also known as Antibiotic 2233WP, SCM, Actinospectacina, Espectinomicina, Spectinomicina, Spectinomycine, Spectinomycinum

Spectinomycin, sold under the tradename Trobicin among others, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of gonorrhea infections. It is given by injection into a muscle.

Chemical data

Formula
C14H24N2O7
Molecular weight
332.35 g/mol
IUPAC name
(1R,3S,5R,8R,10R,11S,12S,13R,14S)-8,12,14-trihydroxy-5-methyl-11,13-bis(methylamino)-2,4,9-trioxatricyclo[8.4.0.03,8]tetradecan-7-one
SMILES
C[C@@H]1CC(=O)[C@]2([C@@H](O1)O[C@@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O2)NC)O)NC)O)O
InChIKey
UNFWWIHTNXNPBV-WXKVUWSESA-N
XLogP
-3.1
Polar surface area
130 Ų
H-bond donors
5
H-bond acceptors
9
Formal charge
0

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Medical uses
  • Side effects
  • Mechanism of action
  • Biosynthetic mechanism
  • Nature
  • History
  • References

Spectinomycin, sold under the tradename Trobicin among others, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of gonorrhea infections. It is given by injection into a muscle.

Common side effects include pain at the area of injection, rash, nausea, fever, and trouble sleeping. Severe allergic reactions may occasionally occur. It is generally safe to use during pregnancy. It may be used by those who are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporins. It is in the aminocyclitol class of drugs and works by stopping the making of protein by certain bacteria.

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