Mikacin 500 Mg Injection

Description

Mikacin 500 MG Injection is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, abdomen, and blood caused by E.coli, Streptococci, Enterococci, etc. This medicine is known to cause serious kidney problems and hearing problems, especially in the elderly population. Hence, it should be used with extreme caution in elderly patients as well as in patients with kidney diseases.

Chemical Name

Amikacin

Manufacturer

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Uses of MIKACIN 500 MG INJECTION

Intra-abdominal Infection

Pneumonia

Bacteremia

Bone and Joint infections

What is MIKACIN 500 MG INJECTION?

Mikacin Injection is a prescription medicine that is used for the short-term treatment of serious bacterial infections. This medicine works by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. Mikacin Injection is also used to treat life-threatening infections caused by bacteria, to treat urinary tract infections, to treat inflammation of the heart valve , to treat the development of fever in patients with a low number of neutrophils, and to treat infections of the blood, skin, stomach, lungs, bones, and joints.

How MIKACIN 500 MG INJECTION working

Mikacin 500 mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins needed by bacteria to lift out vital functions.

Dosage

Missed Dose

Since this drug is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a worthy healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this drug is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a worthy healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the health care physician if an overdose is suspected.

Adverse effects

feeling sick

headache

hearing loss

hives

numbness

rash

skin tingling

superinfections

Precautions And Warnings

Before you use Mikacin, tell your doctor of your medical history including kidney disease, hearing disorders or tinnitus, allergy to sulphites, condition damaging lung or digestive system , muscle weakness, movement disorder, seizures, dizziness, vertigo, or burning or numbness in hands, arms, feet, or legs. Before having any surgery when using Mikacin, tell your doctor and dentist about all the medicinal products you use including prescription and non-prescription medicines, and any herbal supplements.

The use of this medicine may change creatinine-clearance. The use of Mikacin may decrease the creatinine clearance.

Storage

Follow storage instructions on the manufacture package if available. Store Mikacin Injection above 25°C, away from moisture, and away from light. Store this medicine away from children and pets.