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Omikin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Omikin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Omikin 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 Omikin safe for pregnant women?
Omikin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Omikin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Omikin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Omikin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Omikin on the Kidneys?
Effects of Omikin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Omikin on the Liver?
Omikin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Omikin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Omikin on the heart have been reported.
Omikin 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 Omikin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omikin habit forming or addictive?
Omikin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Omikin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Omikin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omikin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Omikin
Taking Omikin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omikin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Omikin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Occasionally, Omikin can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
No, Omikin 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.
No, Omikin 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.
Yes, Omikin 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 Omikin together.
Yes, Omikin has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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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
