Spiramycin

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 #1
Asthma due to inhaled chemical agents--the macrolide antibiotic Spiramycin
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Reference Link #2
Occupational contact dermatitis due to spiramycin and/or tylosin among farmers

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: