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Agent Name
Spiramycin
CAS Number
8025-81-8
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Sequamycin; Rovamycin; Selectomycin; Leucomycin; Foromacidin; Provamycin; Spiramycin; Rovamicina; [ChemFinder]
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in farmers and veterinarians using this antibiotic; [Kanerva, p. 796] Asthma reported in pharmaceutical workers; [Malo]
Reference Link
Asthma due to inhaled chemical agents--the macrolide antibiotic Spiramycin
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Not evaluated
Reference Link
Occupational contact dermatitis due to spiramycin and/or tylosin among farmers
Adverse Effects
Asthma
Yes
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank:
SPIRAMYCIN
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Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Asthma, occupational
Contact dermatitis, allergic
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Last updated: January, 2009