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Lupamik is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Lupamik have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Lupamik is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lupamik as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Lupamik are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lupamik is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lupamik's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Lupamik since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lupamik contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Lupamik with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Lupamik is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Lupamik 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 Lupamik safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lupamik. If you are pregnant, do not take Lupamik without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lupamik safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Lupamik for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Lupamik on the Kidneys?
Lupamik may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Lupamik on the Liver?
Lupamik may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lupamik on the Heart?
Lupamik may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Lupamik 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 Lupamik unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lupamik habit forming or addictive?
Lupamik is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lupamik will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Lupamik is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lupamik cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lupamik
Taking Lupamik with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lupamik
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lupamik with alcohol will be.
Lupamik can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Lupamik 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.
Yes, Lupamik 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 Lupamik together.
Yes, Lupamik 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.
Lupamik 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137
