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Mikaject, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Mikaject also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mikaject. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mikaject as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mikaject are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Mikaject's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Mikaject has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mikaject related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Mikaject since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Mikaject have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Mikaject with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Mikaject is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Mikaject 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 Mikaject safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Mikaject. If you are pregnant, do not take Mikaject without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Mikaject safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Mikaject in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Mikaject on the Kidneys?
Use of Mikaject may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Mikaject on the Liver?
Side effects of Mikaject rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Mikaject on the Heart?
Side effects of Mikaject rarely affect the heart.
Mikaject 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 Mikaject unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mikaject habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mikaject has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mikaject since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Mikaject should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mikaject in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mikaject
Taking Mikaject with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikaject
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mikaject and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Mikaject 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.
No, Mikaject is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Yes, Mikaject is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Mikaject taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Mikaject with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Mikaject cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Mikaject 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 Mikaject 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.
Mikaject 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
5 Years of Experience
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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