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Glycacin Benefits & Uses

Glycacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Glycacin 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

Glycacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Glycacin safe for pregnant women?

Glycacin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Glycacin safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Glycacin for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Glycacin on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Glycacin on the Liver?

Glycacin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Glycacin on the Heart?

Glycacin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Glycacin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Glycacin Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Glycacin

Is this Glycacin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Glycacin has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Glycacin since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Glycacin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Glycacin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Glycacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glycacin

Taking Glycacin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Glycacin

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Glycacin

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Glycacin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuing Glycacin 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Glycacin cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Glycacin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Glycacin 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 almost 6 years ago

What is Glycacin?

Glycacin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Glycacin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Glycacin can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Glycacin together.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Glycacin cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Glycacin 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.