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Mikadex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Mikadex have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mikadex. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mikadex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mikadex go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Mikadex's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mikadex related warnings talks about Mikadex'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 Mikadex since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Mikadex contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Mikadex with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Mikadex is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Mikadex 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 Mikadex safe for pregnant women?
Mikadex shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Mikadex safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Mikadex for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Mikadex on the Kidneys?
Use of Mikadex may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Mikadex on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Mikadex on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Mikadex on the Heart?
Mikadex has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mikadex 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 Mikadex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mikadex habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mikadex has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mikadex does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Mikadex should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mikadex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mikadex
Taking Mikadex with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikadex
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mikadex and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Occasionally, Mikadex 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, Mikadex 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.
Mikadex can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Mikadex is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Mikadex 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.
Yes, Mikadex 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.
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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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137
