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Dimik 100 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Dimik 100 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Dimik 100 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dimik 100 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Dimik 100 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Dimik 100 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Dimik 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Dimik 100 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Dimik 100 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other contraindications of Dimik 100 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Dimik 100 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Dimik 100 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Dimik 100 Injection 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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Is the use of Dimik 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Dimik has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Dimik without medical advice.
Is the use of Dimik 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Dimik for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Dimik 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Dimik on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dimik 100 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Dimik on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Dimik 100 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Dimik on the heart have been reported.
Dimik 100 Injection 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 Dimik 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dimik 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Dimik 100 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Dimik 100 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Dimik 100 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dimik 100 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dimik 100 Injection
It is safe to take Dimik 100 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dimik 100 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Dimik 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Dimik 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.
Dimik 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.
Discontinuing Dimik 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.
No, Dimik 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.
Dimik is a prescription drug, hence do not take Dimik without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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