Mbkacin 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Mbkacin 500 Injection Information

Mbkacin 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Mbkacin 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Mbkacin 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Mbkacin 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mbkacin 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Mbkacin 500 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mbkacin 500 Injection related warnings talks about Mbkacin 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Mbkacin 500 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mbkacin 500 Injection contraindications section.

Additionally, Mbkacin 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mbkacin 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Mbkacin 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Mbkacin 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Mbkacin 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

Mbkacin 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Mbkacin 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Mbkacin 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 Mbkacin 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Mbkacin 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Effects of Mbkacin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Mbkacin 500 Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Mbkacin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Mbkacin 500 Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Mbkacin rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mbkacin 500 Injection with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mbkacin 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mbkacin 500 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 Mbkacin 500 Injection

Is this Mbkacin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Mbkacin 500 Injection does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mbkacin 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Mbkacin 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, Mbkacin 500 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Mbkacin 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mbkacin 500 Injection

You can take Mbkacin 500 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mbkacin 500 Injection

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Mbkacin 500 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Is Mbkacin ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Mbkacin has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Mbkacin?

Mbkacin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Mbkacin cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Mbkacin can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Mbkacin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Mbkacin. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Mbkacin please inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Mbkacin work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Mbkacin 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.