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Orkacin 100 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Orkacin 100 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Orkacin 100 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Orkacin 100 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Orkacin 100 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Orkacin 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Orkacin 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Orkacin 100 Injection related warnings section.
Orkacin 100 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Orkacin 100 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Some other conditions that can be affected by Orkacin 100 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Orkacin 100 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Orkacin 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Orkacin 100 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 Orkacin 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Orkacin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Orkacin 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Orkacin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Orkacin 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Orkacin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Orkacin 100 Injection on the Liver?
Orkacin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Orkacin 100 Injection on the Heart?
Orkacin is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orkacin 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orkacin 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Orkacin 100 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 Orkacin 100 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Orkacin 100 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Orkacin 100 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Orkacin 100 Injection
Taking Orkacin 100 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orkacin 100 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Orkacin 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Orkacin 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.
Yes, Orkacin has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Orkacin 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 Orkacin together.
No, Orkacin cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Orkacin 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 Orkacin 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.
No, Orkacin 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.
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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
