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Mikaset, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Mikaset have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mikaset. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mikaset as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Mikaset are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mikaset is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Mikaset's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Mikaset 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 Mikaset have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Mikaset may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Mikaset, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Mikaset 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 Mikaset safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Mikaset. If you are pregnant, do not take Mikaset without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Mikaset safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Mikaset for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Mikaset on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Mikaset on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Mikaset on the Liver?
Side effects of Mikaset rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Mikaset on the Heart?
Mikaset has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mikaset 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 Mikaset unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mikaset habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mikaset has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mikaset will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Mikaset is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Mikaset is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mikaset
You can take Mikaset with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikaset
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mikaset and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Mikaset does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Do not self-administer Mikaset. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Mikaset please inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Mikaset on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Mikaset can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Mikaset together.
No, Mikaset cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Mikaset 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 Mikaset 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
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
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