Mikacin 100 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2652

USA Brand Name

Amikin

Strength

100 Mg

Generic Name

Amikacin

Manufacturer

Aristo Pharmaceuticals, India

## Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin)

## What Is The Generic Name For Mikacin

Amikacin is the generic version for Mikacin

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin):

Amikin

## About Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin):

Mikacin 100 Mg Injection injection contains Amikacin 500 gm which is used in the treatment of bacterial Infections like Urinary Tract Infections, Soft tissue infections, Bone, Abdomen, and Blood Infections. This injection must be purchased on doctor’s prescription from any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores and must be administered by doctor or a nurse.

## Manufacturer :

One of the top leading companies, Aristo Pharmaceuticals (India) is manufacturing Mikacin 100 Mg Injection Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Mikacin 100 Mg Injection contains AMikacin 100 Mg Injection per injection vial. This combination may also be available in other substitutes at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin):

Mikacin 100 Mg Injection is used to treat bacterial Infections:

Intra-abdominal Infection

Pneumonia

Bacteremia

Bone and Joint infections

## How Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin) Works:

Mikacin 100 Mg Injection containing Amikacin is an antibiotic which kills the bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out its vital functions.

## Before You Use Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to its contents

You have informed the doctor about your Pre-existing diseases, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin):

Avoid taking alcohol

Avoid driving as you may feel dizzy

Avoid taking Medicines without doctor’s prescriptions

## When Not To Use Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin):

You should avoid Mikacin 100 Mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Get skin rashes, allergy, irritation, swelling of face and mouth and have difficulty in breathing

Have hearing difficulties or tinnitus

Have severe gastrointestinal/Kidney/Liver Disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are Hypersensitive to it

Are having any liver/ Kidney disease

Have Asthma, gastrointestinal disease, any brain disease, etc.

Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or therapies

## Dosage :

Mikacin (Amikacin) is a prescription based drug which is also available in various substitutes and must be administered by a doctor or a nurse only to treat bacterial infections. Consult your doctor for the frequency and dosage of the injection as age and severity of the disease differ in each patient.

Patients are advised to take Mikacin 100 Mg Injection at a fixed time and must be injected by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer the drug. It is not recommended in hearing problems and if you have kidney problems. It is used very cautiously in pregnant or breastfeeding problems.

## How Much Of The Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Mikacin 100 Mg Injection. The dose which is to given is depending upon the severity of the infection in an individual.

## How To Take The Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin):

Mikacin 100 Mg Injection should be administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not try to self administer the injection.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin)

You are always advised to take Mikacin 100 Mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor. Patients are not advised to take it for a longer time than recommended but they should complete the course.

## Overdose :

Contact your doctor or visit nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like swelling of face or mouth, dizziness, watery or bloody stools, excessive emesis, etc.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Mikacin 100 Mg Injection should be taken as soon as you remember that too after consulting with your doctor. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Mikacin 100 Mg Injection (Amikacin)

Black or tarry stools

Blurred vision

Decrease in frequency of urination

Dizziness

Difficulty in breathing

Allergic reactions

Hearing loss

Muscle pain

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Skin Rashes

Nausea/Vomiting

Headache

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Mikacin injection may interact with other medicines, which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Hence, always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal and food Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Furosemide

Ceftriaxone

Ethinyl Estradiol

Adefovir

Aspirin

It may also interact with the Disease conditions:

Impaired Kidney Functions

Myasthenia Gravis

## Warning And Precaution:

Mikacin 100 Mg Injection should be used very cautiously in:

Hypersensitivity/Allergy

Impaired gastrointestinal functions

Kidney/ Liver function

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Drug resistance

Myasthenia Gravis

Premature and newborn babies

Drivng or machinery job

Consult your doctor for dosage adjustment and effective treatment if you have above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine

Keep out of reach of children

You may need to monitor blood, urine, or hearing tests to look for signs of adverse effects

Monitoring of kidney functions are also important while taking amikacin

Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the Injection

## Indications :

Do not stop taking Mikacin 100 Mg Injection on your own in between the course or do not take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Do not self administer the Mikacin injection. Always take help of your doctor or nurse.

## Storage:

Store the injection at cool temperature in clean and dry place. Make sure that the injection is not damaged or leaked. Use the injection vial contents at once.