BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S 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 BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S safe for pregnant women?
Bristokacin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Bristokacin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S on the Kidneys?
Use of Bristokacin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S on the Liver?
Bristokacin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S on the Heart?
Bristokacin is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S
You can take BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of BRISTOKACIN 1GM INJECTION 1S and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Bristokacin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Bristokacin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Do not self-administer Bristokacin. 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 Bristokacin please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Bristokacin 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.
Discontinuing Bristokacin on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Bristokacin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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