Lupamik 500 Injection

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  • Manufactured by: Lupin Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Amikacin (500 mg)

Lupamik 500 Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 17
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 17
0 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Lupin Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Amikacin (500 mg)

Lupamik 500 Injection Information

Lupamik 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Lupamik 500 Injection have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lupamik 500 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lupamik 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lupamik 500 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.

In addition, Lupamik 500 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Lupamik 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lupamik 500 Injection related warnings section.

Lupamik 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lupamik 500 Injection contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Lupamik 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Lupamik 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Lupamik 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Lupamik 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Lupamik 500 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 500 Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lupamik 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 Injection with Other Drugs

Lupamik 500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Lupamik 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lupamik 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Lupamik 500 Injection

  • Is this Lupamik 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Lupamik 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.

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


    Lupamik 500 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Lupamik 500 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 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Lupamik 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lupamik 500 Injection


    Taking Lupamik 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Lupamik 500 Injection


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lupamik 500 Injection with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Lupamik 500 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 almost 6 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



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

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