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Mikacin 100 mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Mikacin 100 mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mikacin 100 mg Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Mikacin 100 mg Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Mikacin 100 mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mikacin 100 mg Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Mikacin 100 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mikacin 100 mg Injection related warnings section.
Mikacin 100 mg Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mikacin 100 mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Mikacin 100 mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Mikacin 100 mg Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Mikacin 100 mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Mikacin 100 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Mikacin Injection can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Mikacin 100 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Mikacin Injection in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Mikacin Injection is unavailable.
What is the effect of Mikacin 100 mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Mikacin Injection on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mikacin 100 mg Injection on the Liver?
Mikacin Injection has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Mikacin 100 mg Injection on the Heart?
Mikacin Injection has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mikacin 100 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mikacin 100 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mikacin 100 mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mikacin 100 mg Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mikacin 100 mg Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Mikacin 100 mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mikacin 100 mg Injection
It is safe to take Mikacin 100 mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikacin 100 mg Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mikacin 100 mg Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Mikacin Injection is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.
Occasionally, Mikacin Injection can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Yes, Mikacin Injection has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Mikacin Injection is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Mikacin Injection will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Mikacin Injection can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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