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

Lupamik 100 Injection Information

Lupamik 100 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Lupamik 100 Injection have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Lupamik 100 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lupamik 100 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lupamik 100 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lupamik 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lupamik 100 Injection related warnings talks about Lupamik 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Lupamik 100 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lupamik 100 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lupamik 100 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Lupamik 100 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lupamik 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Lupamik Benefits & Uses
Lupamik Dosage & How to Take
Lupamik Side Effects
Lupamik Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lupamik with Other Drugs
Lupamik Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lupamik
Lupamik Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lupamik 100 Injection Benefits & Uses

Lupamik 100 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Lupamik 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

Lupamik 100 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Lupamik 100 Injection 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.

Severe
Is the use of Lupamik 100 Injection 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.

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

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

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

Lupamik may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

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

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lupamik 100 Injection with Other Drugs

Lupamik 100 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Lupamik 100 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lupamik 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 Lupamik 100 Injection

Is this Lupamik 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Lupamik 100 Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

Lupamik 100 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Lupamik 100 Injection 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, Lupamik 100 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Lupamik 100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lupamik 100 Injection

Taking Lupamik 100 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lupamik 100 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lupamik 100 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lupamik 100 Injection

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Lupamik?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Lupamik can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Lupamik safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Lupamik with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lupamik cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Lupamik?

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.