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Laramycin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Laramycin have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Laramycin. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Laramycin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Laramycin 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Laramycin is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Laramycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Laramycin related warnings section.
Laramycin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Laramycin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Laramycin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Laramycin 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Laramycin safe for pregnant women?
Laramycin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Laramycin safe during breastfeeding?
Laramycin is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Laramycin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Laramycin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Laramycin on the Liver?
Laramycin is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Laramycin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Laramycin for the heart.
Laramycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Laramycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Laramycin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Laramycin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Laramycin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Laramycin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Laramycin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Laramycin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Laramycin
It is safe to take Laramycin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Laramycin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Laramycin with alcohol.
No, Laramycin does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.
Yes, Laramycin covers some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa but antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas before using this drug.
Yes, Laramycin is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by the doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as pain at the site of injection, joint pain, and unusual tiredness. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
No, Laramycin should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of the organism that causes the infection. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Laramycin may cause hearing loss (deafness) in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing hearing loss after this drug, then you are advised to consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748