Netilmicin Benefits & Uses

Netilmicin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

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

Netilmicin 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: 6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: IV dose are also same

Netilmicin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Netilmicin is used -

Netilmicin Related Warnings

Is the use of Netilmicin safe for pregnant women?

Netilmicin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Netilmicin safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Netilmicin for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Netilmicin on the Kidneys?

Netilmicin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Netilmicin on the Liver?

Netilmicin does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Netilmicin on the Heart?

Using Netilmicin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Netilmicin with Other Drugs

Netilmicin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tacrolimus

Bacitracin

Furosemide

Capreomycin

Moderate

Ibuprofen

Netilmicin Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Parkinson's Disease
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Kidney Cancer
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Netilmicin

Is this Netilmicin habit forming or addictive?

Netilmicin does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Netilmicin can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Netilmicin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Netilmicin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Netilmicin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Netilmicin

You can take Netilmicin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Netilmicin

Information about the interaction of Netilmicin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown