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Sitrocin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Sitrocin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Sitrocin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Sitrocin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sitrocin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Sitrocin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sitrocin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sitrocin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sitrocin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Sitrocin have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sitrocin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sitrocin 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sitrocin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Sitrocin safe for pregnant women?
Sitrocin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Sitrocin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Sitrocin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Sitrocin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Sitrocin on the Kidneys?
Effects of Sitrocin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sitrocin on the Liver?
Sitrocin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Sitrocin on the Heart?
Sitrocin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Sitrocin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sitrocin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sitrocin habit forming or addictive?
Sitrocin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Sitrocin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Sitrocin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Sitrocin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Sitrocin
Taking Sitrocin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sitrocin
Information about the interaction of Sitrocin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Sitrocin 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.
Sitrocin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.
Yes, Sitrocin is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Sitrocin taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Sitrocin with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Sitrocin is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Yes, Sitrocin has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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