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Curesin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Curesin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Curesin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
While these are the most often observed Curesin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Curesin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Curesin is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Curesin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Curesin 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. Other contraindications of Curesin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Curesin have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Curesin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Curesin 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 Curesin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Curesin safe for pregnant women?
Curesin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Curesin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Curesin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Curesin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Curesin on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Curesin on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Curesin on the Liver?
Curesin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Curesin on the Heart?
Side effects of Curesin rarely affect the heart.
Curesin 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 Curesin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Curesin habit forming or addictive?
Curesin 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 Curesin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Curesin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Curesin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Curesin
Taking Curesin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Curesin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Curesin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Curesin 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.
Yes, Curesin 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.
Yes, Curesin 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, Curesin is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Curesin 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 Curesin with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Curesin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Curesin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
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