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MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML, Pack of 1 Injection
MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML, Pack of 1 Injection
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AMIKACIN
AMIKACIN SULPHATE-250MG/2ML
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Limited
PARENTERAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
ANTIBIOTICS
India
Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.
Other Info - MIK0002
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MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called as aminoglycosides. MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML is used to treat serious bacterial infections. MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML works by inhibiting the production of bacterial proteins which are necessary for the existence of the bacteria. Thereby, leads to the death of bacteria.
Yes, MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML may lead to changes in kidney function. Your doctor will advise you to get blood and urine tests to evaluate the levels of protein or white/red blood cells and creatinine or nitrogen in blood samples. MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed in such patients.
Yes, MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML may cause dizziness. You are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML as it may cause dizziness and can affect vision. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Yes, antibiotics may cause diarrhoea. Include foods containing probiotics such as yoghurt, cheese, and buttermilk in your diet as it would help in proper digestion. Also, eat fibre-rich food like whole grain, beans, peas, and bananas. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhoea. Do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine without consulting your doctor.
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  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3784.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/cons/amikacin-injection.html

MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called aminoglycosides used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection can be defined as the proliferation/multiplication of harmful strains of bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.

MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML works by inhibiting the production of bacterial proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML helps treat bacterial infections.

MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as irritation at the site of application, skin rash, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML. Your doctor may advise you to get urine, blood, and hearing tests before and during the treatment to check for signs of side-effects. Depending upon the results of these tests your doctor may adjust the dose of MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML. You are advised to be well hydrated before and during the treatment with MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML.

Bacterial infections

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MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called aminoglycosides. MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML is used to treat serious bacterial infections caused by bacteria. MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML works by inhibiting the production of bacterial proteins which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria. Thereby, leads to the death of bacteria.

MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.
  • Irritation at the site of application
  • Skin rash
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting

Do not take MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML if you are allergic to any of the components, antibiotics related to aminoglycosides, sulphites, if you are suffering from a disorder called myasthenia gravis (severe weakness of muscles in the body), and dehydration. Talk to your doctor before taking MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML if you have any kidney problems, or hearing problems such as tinnitus (buzzing or ringing in the ears). You are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML as it may cause dizziness. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML. The doctor will prescribe you MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

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AmikacinBCG vaccine
Critical
AmikacinCidofovir
Critical
AmikacinBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml:
Coadministration of BCG vaccine with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml can reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml with the BCG vaccine can result in an interaction. Furthermore, if you have active TB, you should not undergo BCG therapy. However, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmikacinCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml:
Co-administration of cidofovir with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cidofovir with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, dizziness, or palpitations, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AmikacinDeferasirox
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml:
Coadministration of Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml with Deferasirox can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml and Deferasirox together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, dizziness, or palpitations, seek immediate medical attention. Make sure to hydrate while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmikacinMagnesium sulfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml:
Coadministration of Magnesium sulfate with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml can increase the risk of muscle weakness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml and magnesium sulfate together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you have muscular weakness or breathing issues. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmikacinFoscarnet
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml:
Combining Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml with Foscarnet can raise your chance of seizures or irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml with Foscarnet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience swelling, sudden weight gain or loss, severe pain, dizziness, or palpitation consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmikacinFurosemide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml:
Coadministration of Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml with Furosemide can increase the risk of developing kidney disorder and other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml and furosemide together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience ringing in the ears, irregular urination, muscle cramps, vomiting, or weakness, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmikacinEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml:
Coadministration of Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml and Everolimus can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml and Everolimus together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Consult the doctor if you experience vomiting, increased or decreased urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, weakness, or palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmikacinTenofovir disoproxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml:
Coadministration of Tenofovir disoproxil with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml and Tenofovir disoproxil together can result in an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has prescribed it. Consult the doctor if you experience vomiting, loss of appetite, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, shortness of breath, weakness, or dizziness. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmikacinBacitracin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml:
Coadministration of Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml with Bacitracin can increase the risk of developing side effects like hearing loss, difficulty breathing, or kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml and bacitracin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Consult a doctor if you experience ringing in the ears, difficulty breathing, vomiting, increased or decreased urination, swelling, muscle cramps, dizziness, or palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AmikacinRocuronium bromide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml:
Co-administration of Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml with rocuronium bromide enhances the effects of rocuronium bromide leading to the risk of breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rocuronium bromide with Mikacin 250 Injection 2 ml together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Consult your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or palpitation. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.
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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • LIDOCAINE
  • GENTAMICIN
  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • THIAMINE
  • ETHACRYNIC ACID
  • PENICILLIN
  • KANAMYCIN
  • VANCOMYCIN
  • CISPLATIN
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  • You are advised to be well hydrated before and during the treatment with MIKACIN 250MGINJECTION 2ML.
  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food such as whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

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