Which aminoglycoside-related drug is used primarily for the treatment of Gonorrhea in patients allergic to Penicillins?
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Correct answer: Spectinomycin
Spectinomycin is an aminocyclitol antibiotic chemically related to aminoglycosides. It is used almost exclusively as an alternative treatment for gonorrhea caused by penicillin-resistant strains or in penicillin-allergic patients.
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