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Mikatax 250 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Mikatax 250 Injection have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Mikatax 250 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Mikatax 250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Mikatax 250 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Mikatax 250 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mikatax 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Mikatax 250 Injection 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 Mikatax 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Mikatax 250 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Mikatax 250 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Mikatax 250 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 Mikatax 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Mikatax has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Mikatax without medical advice.
Is the use of Mikatax 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Mikatax for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Mikatax 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Mikatax on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mikatax 250 Injection on the Liver?
Mikatax is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Mikatax 250 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Mikatax rarely affect the heart.
Mikatax 250 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 Mikatax 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mikatax 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mikatax 250 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mikatax 250 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mikatax 250 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mikatax 250 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mikatax 250 Injection
It is safe to take Mikatax 250 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikatax 250 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mikatax 250 Injection.
Yes, Mikatax is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Mikatax 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.
Mikatax is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.
No, Mikatax 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 Mikatax. 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 Mikatax please inform your doctor immediately.
Mikatax 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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137