Amicin 100mg Injection 2ml

Bacterial Infections (2507)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Amikacin 100 mg

Manufacturer

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT AMICIN 100MG INJECTIONAMICIN 100MG INJECTION contains Amikacin which belongs to a group of medicines called Aminoglyco

Uses

OF AMICIN 100MG INJECTION it is used in the management of serious infections caused by the bacteria that are sensitive to amikacin

How It Works

AMICIN 100MG INJECTION acts on the bacteria and disrupt the important life functions of the bacteria. It interferes with the present bacteria and disrupts the cell membrane along with hampering its various cellular function which leads to bacterial death. It also stops the further spread of the infection this way.

Directions for Use

AMICIN 100MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein or muscle as an intramuscular or intravenous injection or as infusion (drip). Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for you based upon your body weight, age and severity of disease condition.

Side Effects

receiving AMICIN 100MG INJECTION are tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hearing problem, inner ear damage, decrease in excretion of urine. Consult your doctor if the symptoms do not resolve or worsen. USES OF AMICIN 100MG INJECTION it is used in the management of serious infections caused by the bacteria that are sensitive to amikacin HOW AMICIN 100MG INJECTION WORKSAMICIN 100MG INJECTION acts on the bacteria and disrupt the important life functions of the bacteria. It interferes with the present bacteria and disrupts the cell membrane along with hampering its various cellular function which leads to bacterial death. It also stops the further spread of the infection this way. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAMICIN 100MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein or muscle as an intramuscular or intravenous injection or as infusion (drip). Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for you based upon your body weight, age and severity of disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF AMICIN 100MG INJECTIONCOMMON tinnitus (ringing sensation in the ears) hearing problem, inner ear damage kidney function problems (nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, changes in urination, sleep problems) decrease in excretion of urine UNCOMMON infections caused by resistant yeast or bacteria nausea vomiting rash RARE changes in level of blood cells such as reduced platelets and red blood cells, reduced or increased white blood cells (fatigue, weight loss, feeling of being unwell, paleness) low levels of magnesium in the blood (fatigues, muscle weakness or cramps, numbness) tremors sensory disturbances headache dizziness or vertigo (spinning feeling) balance disorders abnormal tingling or ‘pins and needles’ feeling blindness or other vision disturbances retinopathy (changes in the retina of your eye) low blood pressure phlebitis (inflammation of vein walls) itching, hives, joint pain muscle twitching fever liver function changes (dark urine, pale stool, fever, abdominal pain, jaundice) increase in heart rate heart muscle inflammation Stop receiving AMICIN 100MG INJECTION and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: persisting ringing in your ears decrease in the amount of urine you produce severe allergic reaction characterised by sudden itchy rash (hives), swelling of the feet, ankles, hands, face, lips, mouth or throat (which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing), feeling of faintness paralysis deafness or loss of hearing sudden loss of breathing severe kidney failure

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYAMICIN 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women only if considered necessary. Contact your doctor before receiving AMICIN 100MG INJECTION. BREASTFEEDINGAMICIN 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in breast feeding women only if considered necessary as it is not known if it is excreted into breast milk. Contact your doctor before receiving AMICIN 100MG INJECTION. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate machines, if you feel dizzy after receiving AMICIN 100MG INJECTION. KIDNEYAMICIN 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Your doctor might monitor your kidney function. Consult your doctor before receiving AMICIN 100MG INJECTION. ALLERGYDo not receive AMICIN 100MG INJECTION if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to amikacin or any other aminoglycoside or allergic to sulphites or to other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSAMICIN 100MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: suffer from myasthenia gravis (severe weakness of body muscles) Before receiving AMICIN 100MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have tinnitus or difficulty hearing (ringing or buzzing in the ears) or any member of your family suffers from an antibiotic-related hearing loss or any member of your family have mitochondrial mutation disease (a condition caused by variations in the mitochondrial genome, the components of your cells that help make energy) Use in paediatrics: AMICIN 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in premature and new-born infants. Ask your child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: AMICIN 100MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor might adjust your dose depending on your kidney function. Consult your doctor before receiving AMICIN 100MG INJECTION.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving AMICIN 100MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: diuretics (water tablets) such as furosemide and ethacrynic acid (used to get rid of fluid build-up in the body) indomethacin (used to reduce inflammation) other antibiotics such as penicillin, cephalosporins, gentamycin, tobramycin (used to manage certain infections) bisphosphonates such as alendronate (medicine used to manage bone mass loss) vitamin B1 (thiamine) (medicine used to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) platinum compounds (metals used in chemotherapy) such as cisplatin, carboplatin, oxaliplatin muscle relaxants such as atracurium, rocuronium, vecuronium (used to relax muscles) anaesthetics such as methoxyflurane (used before surgery) Overdosage: AMICIN 100MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, inform your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Amikacin Pharmacological Category : Aminoglycoside Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Serious bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Eye drops, Injection, Infusion MORE INFORMATION Keep AMICIN 100MG INJECTION out of the sight and reach of children. Store AMICIN 100MG INJECTION below 25°C

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Last Updated

12 Oct 2022

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