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Zekacin 500 Mg Injection Information

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Zekacin 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Zekacin 500 Mg Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zekacin 500 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zekacin 500 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Zekacin 500 Mg Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zekacin 500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zekacin 500 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zekacin 500 Mg Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zekacin 500 Mg Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Zekacin 500 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zekacin 500 Mg Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Zekacin Benefits & Uses
Zekacin Dosage & How to Take
Zekacin Side Effects
Zekacin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Zekacin with Other Drugs
Zekacin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zekacin
Zekacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Zekacin 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Zekacin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Zekacin 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Zekacin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Zekacin 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Zekacin may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Zekacin 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Zekacin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zekacin 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Zekacin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zekacin 500 Mg Injection with Other Drugs

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zekacin 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Zekacin 500 Mg Injection

Is this Zekacin 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Zekacin 500 Mg Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Zekacin 500 Mg Injection for mental disorders.

No

Zekacin 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zekacin 500 Mg Injection

It is safe to take Zekacin 500 Mg Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zekacin 500 Mg Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zekacin 500 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zekacin 500 Mg Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Is Zekacin ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Zekacin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zekacin cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Zekacin 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Zekacin?

Zekacin is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Zekacin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Zekacin. 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 Zekacin please inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Zekacin cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Zekacin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Zekacin 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.