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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mika Best 250 Mg Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
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.
Yes, Mika Best 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.
Yes, Mika Best 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.
Mika Best 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.
Occasionally, Mika Best 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.
Yes, Mika Best is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Mika Best will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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