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Mika Best 250 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Mika Best 250 Mg Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Mika Best 250 Mg 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Mika Best 250 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mika Best 250 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mika Best 250 Mg Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Mika Best 250 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mika Best 250 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Mika Best 250 Mg 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 contraindications of Mika Best 250 Mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Mika Best 250 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Mika Best 250 Mg Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Mika Best 250 Mg Injection 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 Mika Best 250 Mg Injection 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.
Is the use of Mika Best 250 Mg Injection 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.
What is the effect of Mika Best 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Mika Best on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mika Best 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Mika Best may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Mika Best 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Mika Best on the heart have been reported.
Mika Best 250 Mg Injection 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 Mika Best 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mika Best 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mika Best 250 Mg Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mika Best 250 Mg Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Mika Best 250 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Mika Best 250 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mika Best 250 Mg Injection
Taking Mika Best 250 Mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mika Best 250 Mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mika Best 250 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mika Best can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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
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