How Mikacin 500 Mg (Amikacin) Works:

Mikacin 500 Mg 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 500 Mg (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 500 Mg (Amikacin):

• Avoid taking alcohol

• Avoid driving as you may feel dizzy

• Avoid taking Medicines without doctor’s prescriptions

When Not To Use Mikacin 500 Mg (Amikacin):

You should avoid Mikacin 500 Mg 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 500 Mg 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 500 Mg (Amikacin) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Mikacin 500 Mg. The dose which is to given is depending upon the severity of the infection in an individual.

How To Take The Mikacin 500 Mg (Amikacin):

Mikacin 500 Mg 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 500 Mg (Amikacin)

You are always advised to take Mikacin 500 Mg 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 500 Mg 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 500 Mg (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 500 Mg 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 500 Mg 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.