Mikacin 500mg Vial Of 2ml Injection
Mikacin 500 MG Description
Mikacin 500mg injection is an antibiotic containing amikacin as an active ingredient. It belongs to the 'Aminoglycoside' group of medicine, mainly used to treat severe bacterial infection caused by various causative organisms. It acts by altering the protein synthesis of the bacteria, interfering with its replication and growth, further resulting in cell death. Mikacin 500mg injection should be used under medical supervision. It should be administered intravenously only. Mikacin 500mg injection should be used cautiously and for severe infections only. This medicine can result in altered renal function and hearing disability. Thus, it should be closely monitored. Inform your doctor about the medical conditions and the medicine you are currently taking. If any of the side effects worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹96.70 |
You Save | ₹17.06 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Amikacin(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Severe bacterial infection |
Side effects | Nausea, dizziness, pain at injection site, drowsiness, rash |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Mikacin 500 MG
Contraindications of Mikacin 500 MG
- If you are allergic to Amikacin or any other component of Mikacin 500mg injection.
- If you are allergic to aminoglycoside medicine.
- If you suffer from myasthenia gravis.
Side effects of Mikacin 500 MG
- Skin rash
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fever
- Headache
- Loss of balance
- Nausea or vomiting
- Low blood pressure
- Deafness
- Severe kidney failure
Precautions and Warnings of Mikacin 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney disease and a hearing problem.
- You have any muscular disorder such as Parkinsonism.
- You experience an allergic reaction.
- You experience any side effect after taking Mikacin 500mg injection.
- You develop vision loss after administering this medicine.
- You should stay hydrated while on this medication.
Directions for Use of Mikacin 500 MG
- This injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital/clinic.
- Do not self-inject. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.
Storage and disposal of Mikacin 500 MG
- StoreMikacin 500mg injection at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C in the original package to protect from light.
- Do not freeze.
- Keep it away from children.
Quick Tips of Mikacin 500 MG
- Mikacin 500mg injection is used to treat severe bacterial infections.
- The dose and duration of this medicine are decided by the doctor as per the health condition and severity of the infection being treated.
- Mikacin 500mg injection will be given to you in a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding before taking Mikacin 500mg injection.
- Also, inform your doctor about your complete medical history and all other medicines, supplements, or vitamins you are taking, as they may interact with the treatment.
- Headache, fever, diarrhoea, sleeplessness, and nausea/vomiting can occur as side effects of Mikacin 500mg injection in some individuals. If side effects bother you, please inform your doctor.
- Some people may experience redness, itching, or swelling at the site of application.
- You should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness after using this injection.
- It is important to complete the full course of treatment with Mikacin 500mg injection, even if you start to feel better. Stopping the medication too soon can cause the infection to return or worsen, resulting in treatment failure....
Dosage of Mikacin 500 MG
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Mode of Action of Mikacin 500 MG
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Interactions of Mikacin 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Concurrent use of antibiotics like cephaloridine, paromomycin, viomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, vancomycin, amphotericin B; immunosuppressants like tacrolimus, ciclosporin, cisplatin; diuretics such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide increases the risk of toxicity of ear and kidney....
- Concurrent use of bisphosphonates results in a decreased calcium level.
- Concomitant use of ether, halothane, d-tubocurarine, succinylcholine and decamethonium should not be used along withMikacin 500mg injection.
Content Details
Shaman Ansari
D.Pharm, B.Pharm
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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