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Alfakim is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Alfakim have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alfakim. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alfakim can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Alfakim normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Alfakim's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Alfakim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Alfakim since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Alfakim have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Alfakim with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alfakim is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Alfakim 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 Alfakim safe for pregnant women?
Alfakim should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Alfakim safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Alfakim in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Alfakim is unavailable.
What is the effect of Alfakim on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Alfakim can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Alfakim on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Alfakim on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Alfakim on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alfakim on the heart have been reported.
Alfakim 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 Alfakim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alfakim habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alfakim.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Alfakim since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Alfakim is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alfakim is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alfakim
Taking Alfakim with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alfakim
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Alfakim.
Occasionally, Alfakim 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.
Alfakim can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Alfakim 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, Alfakim 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.
Alfakim 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137
