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

Kacin 100 Injection Information

Kacin 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 Kacin 100 Injection have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kacin 100 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Kacin 100 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Kacin 100 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Kacin 100 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Kacin 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Kacin 100 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Kacin 100 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Kacin 100 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Kacin 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Kacin Benefits & Uses
Kacin Dosage & How to Take
Kacin Side Effects
Kacin Related Warnings
Kacin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Kacin
Kacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Kacin 100 Injection Benefits & Uses

Kacin 100 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Kacin 100 Injection 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

Kacin 100 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Kacin 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Kacin 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 Kacin 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Kacin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Kacin 100 Injection on the Kidneys?

Kacin may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Kacin 100 Injection on the Liver?

Kacin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Kacin 100 Injection on the Heart?

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

Mild

Kacin 100 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kacin 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

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

Frequently asked Questions about Kacin 100 Injection

Is this Kacin 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Kacin 100 Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Kacin 100 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Kacin 100 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Kacin 100 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Kacin 100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Kacin 100 Injection

You can take Kacin 100 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Kacin 100 Injection

Information about the interaction of Kacin 100 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Kacin 100 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Is Kacin safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Kacin is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Kacin cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Kacin 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 Kacin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Kacin 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 almost 6 years ago

How does Kacin work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Kacin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Kacin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Kacin 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 Kacin together.