Blumika 500 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Blumika 500 Mg Injection Information

Blumika 500 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Blumika 500 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Blumika 500 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Blumika 500 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Blumika 500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Blumika 500 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Blumika 500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Blumika 500 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Blumika 500 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. Other contraindications of Blumika 500 Mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Blumika 500 Mg Injection 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 Blumika 500 Mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Blumika Benefits & Uses
Blumika Dosage & How to Take
Blumika Side Effects
Blumika Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Blumika with Other Drugs
Blumika Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Blumika
Blumika Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Blumika 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Blumika 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Blumika 500 Mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Blumika 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Blumika 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Blumika shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Blumika 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Blumika for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Blumika 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Blumika may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Blumika 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Blumika on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Blumika 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Blumika on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Blumika 500 Mg Injection with Other Drugs

Blumika 500 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Blumika 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Blumika 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Blumika 500 Mg Injection

Is this Blumika 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Blumika 500 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Blumika 500 Mg Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Blumika 500 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Blumika 500 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Blumika 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Blumika 500 Mg Injection

Taking Blumika 500 Mg Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Blumika 500 Mg Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Blumika 500 Mg Injection with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Blumika 500 Mg Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Does Blumika cause constipation?

Dr. , General Physician

No, Blumika does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Blumika?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Blumika. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Blumika please inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Blumika cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Blumika is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Blumika 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Blumika?

Blumika 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Blumika work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Blumika 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.