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Omnikacin 250 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Omnikacin 250 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Omnikacin 250 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Omnikacin 250 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Omnikacin 250 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Omnikacin 250 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Omnikacin 250 Injection related warnings talks about Omnikacin 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Omnikacin 250 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Omnikacin 250 Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Omnikacin 250 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Omnikacin 250 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Omnikacin 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.
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Is the use of Omnikacin 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Omnikacin. If you are pregnant, do not take Omnikacin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Omnikacin 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Omnikacin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Omnikacin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Omnikacin 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Omnikacin on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Omnikacin 250 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Omnikacin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Omnikacin 250 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Omnikacin on the heart have been reported.
Omnikacin 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 Omnikacin 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omnikacin 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Omnikacin 250 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Omnikacin 250 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Omnikacin 250 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omnikacin 250 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Omnikacin 250 Injection
You can take Omnikacin 250 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omnikacin 250 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Omnikacin 250 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Omnikacin 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, Omnikacin 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, Omnikacin is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Omnikacin 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 Omnikacin with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Omnikacin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Omnikacin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Omnikacin 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
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