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Mika Best Information

Mika Best is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Mika Best also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Mika Best is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mika Best as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Mika Best are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Mika Best has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mika Best has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mika Best related warnings section.

Mika Best 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 Mika Best contraindications section.

Additionally, Mika Best may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mika Best is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Mika Best Benefits & Uses

Mika Best is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Mika Best 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

Mika Best Related Warnings

Is the use of Mika Best safe for pregnant women?

Mika Best 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 Mika Best safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Mika Best on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Mika Best will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Mika Best on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Mika Best on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Mika Best on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Mika Best on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mika Best with Other Drugs

Mika Best should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Mika Best Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Mika Best

Is this Mika Best habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Mika Best.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mika Best since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Mika Best 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?

Mika Best is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Mika Best Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mika Best

Taking Mika Best with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mika Best

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Mika Best

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Mika Best without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Mika Best is a prescription drug, hence do not take Mika Best without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Mika Best?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Mika Best. 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 Mika Best please inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Mika Best work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Mika Best 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Mika Best with penicillin?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Mika Best cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Mika Best by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Mika Best should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.