AMIKANEX 100MG INJECTION
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
Driving
₹6.75
₹3.38/injection
2 ML in 1 vial
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Medicine Overview of AMIKANEX INJECTION
Uses of AMIKANEX INJECTION
Amikanex 100mg injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and tuberculosis (tb).
Side effects of AMIKANEX INJECTION
Common
Balance disorder (loss of balance), Headache, Hearing loss, Renal dysfunction, Skin rash, Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhoea.
How to use AMIKANEX INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How AMIKANEX INJECTION works
Amikanex 100mg injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
In Depth Information on AMIKANEX INJECTION
Expert advice for AMIKANEX INJECTION
It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or into a muscle. Doctor will ensure that patient should be well hydrated before and during amikacin treatment.
Do not drive because you may feel sleepy or dizzy while being treated with amikacin.
Amikacin should be used with caution in premature and newborn babies.
During treatment patient may undergo blood, urine, or hearing tests to look for signs of side effects.
Do not start or continue the amikacin and consult your doctor:
- If you have a kidney problem, or hearing difficulties or tinnitus (ringing in ears)
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Warnings
Special precautions for AMIKANEX 100MG INJECTION
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Amikanex 100mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor....
+moreThere is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Kidney
CAUTION
Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
TACSANT 0.5MG CAPSULE, TENOF 300MG TABLET, LASIX 40MG/4ML INJECTION, OSTEOMET INJECTION
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for AMIKANEX 100MG INJECTION
Frequently asked questions for Amikacin
Q. Is amikacin dialyzable?
Yes, amikacin is a dialyzable drug
Q. Is its injection painful?
Its injection is painful. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug
Q. What organisms does amikacin cover?
Amikacin is mainly effective against aerobic gram-negative bacteria such as pseudomonas as well as some gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococcus including methicillin-resistant strains but it is not the drug of choice for infections due to staphylococcus bacteria.
Q. Is amikacin sulfa, penicillin or an aminoglycoside drug?
Amikacin does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a semisynthetic aminoglycoside
Q. Is amikacin ototoxic?
Yes, amikacin is ototoxic
Q. Does amikacin need to be refrigerated?
Amikacin should be stored at or below 25°C. It should not be frozen
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