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Omnikacin 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Omnikacin 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Omnikacin 500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
While these are the most often observed Omnikacin 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Omnikacin 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Omnikacin 500 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Omnikacin 500 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Omnikacin 500 Injection related warnings section.
Omnikacin 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Omnikacin 500 Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Omnikacin 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Omnikacin 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Omnikacin 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 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 500 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Omnikacin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Omnikacin 500 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Omnikacin on the heart have been reported.
Omnikacin 500 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 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omnikacin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Omnikacin 500 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Omnikacin 500 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Omnikacin 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omnikacin 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Omnikacin 500 Injection
You can take Omnikacin 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omnikacin 500 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Omnikacin 500 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)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
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