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Mikaject 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Mikaject 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Mikaject 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mikaject 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Mikaject 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Mikaject 500 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Mikaject 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mikaject 500 Injection related warnings section.
Mikaject 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Mikaject 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Mikaject 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mikaject 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Mikaject 500 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 Mikaject 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Mikaject may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Mikaject 500 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Mikaject rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Mikaject 500 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Mikaject rarely affect the heart.
Mikaject 500 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 Mikaject 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mikaject 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mikaject 500 Injection 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 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Mikaject 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mikaject 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mikaject 500 Injection
Taking Mikaject 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikaject 500 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mikaject 500 Injection 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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