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Mikapime is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Other than this, Mikapime has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Mikapime depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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, Mikapime can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Mikapime normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Mikapime's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Mikapime's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mikapime related warnings section.
Mikapime can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mikapime in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. The section on Mikapime contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Mikapime with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mikapime is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Mikapime is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Mikapime safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Mikapime in pregnant women.
Is the use of Mikapime safe during breastfeeding?
Mikapime has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mikapime on the Kidneys?
Mikapime rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mikapime on the Liver?
Mikapime is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Mikapime on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Mikapime for the heart.
Mikapime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mikapime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mikapime habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mikapime is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Mikapime
It is safe to take Mikapime with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikapime
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mikapime and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Mikapime is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Mikapime 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.
Mikapime 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.
Yes, Mikapime 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.
Yes, Mikapime 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.
No, Mikapime cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Mikapime 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 Mikapime 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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