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Glykacin Benefits & Uses

Glykacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Glykacin 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

Glykacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Glykacin safe for pregnant women?

Glykacin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Glykacin safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Glykacin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Glykacin will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Glykacin on the Kidneys?

Effects of Glykacin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Glykacin on the Liver?

Side effects of Glykacin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Glykacin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Glykacin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Glykacin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Glykacin Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Glykacin

Is this Glykacin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Glykacin has not been reported.

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

Glykacin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Glykacin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Glykacin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Glykacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glykacin

It is safe to take Glykacin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Glykacin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Glykacin.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Glykacin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Glykacin cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Glykacin 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 about 5 years ago

Does Glykacin cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Is Glykacin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Glykacin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Glykacin cause constipation?

Dr. , General Physician

No, Glykacin 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 almost 6 years ago

How does Glykacin work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Glykacin 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.