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Mikacin Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Mikacin Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Mikacin Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mikacin Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Mikacin Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mikacin Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mikacin Injection related warnings talks about Mikacin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mikacin Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mikacin Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Mikacin Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Mikacin Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Mikacin 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mikacin Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Mikacin Injection safe for pregnant women?
Mikacin Injection can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Mikacin Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Mikacin Injection in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Mikacin Injection is unavailable.
What is the effect of Mikacin Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Mikacin Injection on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mikacin Injection on the Liver?
Mikacin Injection has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Mikacin Injection on the Heart?
Mikacin Injection has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mikacin 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 Mikacin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mikacin Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mikacin Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mikacin Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mikacin Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Mikacin Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mikacin Injection
It is safe to take Mikacin Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikacin Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mikacin Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Mikacin Injection cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Mikacin Injection 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 Mikacin Injection 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.
Mikacin Injection is a prescription drug, hence do not take Mikacin Injection without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Do not self-administer Mikacin Injection. 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 Mikacin Injection please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Mikacin Injection 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.
No, Mikacin Injection 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
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