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Eumik is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Eumik has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Eumik is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Eumik side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Eumik are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Eumik's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Eumik related warnings talks about Eumik's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Eumik since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Eumik have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Eumik with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Eumik is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Eumik 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 Eumik safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Eumik. If you are pregnant, do not take Eumik without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Eumik safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Eumik for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Eumik on the Kidneys?
Use of Eumik may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Eumik on the Liver?
Side effects of Eumik rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Eumik on the Heart?
Eumik has very mild side effects on the heart.
Eumik 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 Eumik unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eumik habit forming or addictive?
Eumik is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Eumik will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Eumik should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Eumik cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Eumik
Taking Eumik with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eumik
Information about the interaction of Eumik and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Eumik is a prescription drug, hence do not take Eumik without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Eumik is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Eumik 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.
Discontinuing Eumik 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.
Occasionally, Eumik can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Yes, Eumik is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Eumik 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 Eumik with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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