Embika 100 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Embika Information

Embika, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Embika also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Embika is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Embika have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Embika 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.

It is also important to note that Embika has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Embika'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 Embika since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Embika have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Embika with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Embika is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Embika Benefits & Uses

Embika is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Embika 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

Embika Related Warnings

Is the use of Embika safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Embika. If you are pregnant, do not take Embika without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Embika safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Embika for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Embika on the Kidneys?

Use of Embika may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Embika on the Liver?

Side effects of Embika rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Embika on the Heart?

Side effects of Embika rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Embika with Other Drugs

Embika should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Embika Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Embika

Is this Embika habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Embika has not been reported.

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

Embika does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Embika should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Embika for mental disorders.

No

Embika Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Embika

Taking Embika with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Embika

Information about the interaction of Embika and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Embika

Question over 5 years ago

Does Embika cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Embika 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Embika without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Embika is a prescription drug, hence do not take Embika without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Embika cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Embika is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Embika 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 over 5 years ago

Does Embika cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Embika 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 about 5 years ago

Is Embika available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Embika is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.