Cachmik 500 Mg Injection

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Cachmik 500 Mg Injection Information

Cachmik 500 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Cachmik 500 Mg Injection have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cachmik 500 Mg Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cachmik 500 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cachmik 500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Cachmik 500 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Cachmik 500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cachmik 500 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Cachmik 500 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cachmik 500 Mg Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cachmik 500 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Cachmik 500 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cachmik 500 Mg Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Cachmik 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Cachmik 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Cachmik 500 Mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cachmik 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cachmik 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Cachmik should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Cachmik 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Cachmik in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Cachmik 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?


    Effects of Cachmik on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Cachmik 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?


    Cachmik may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cachmik 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?


    Cachmik has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Cachmik 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cachmik 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Cachmik 500 Mg Injection

  • Is this Cachmik 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Cachmik 500 Mg Injection.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cachmik 500 Mg Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Cachmik 500 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Cachmik 500 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Cachmik 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cachmik 500 Mg Injection


    Taking Cachmik 500 Mg Injection with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cachmik 500 Mg Injection


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cachmik 500 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Cachmik 500 Mg Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Cachmik with penicillin?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Cachmik cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Cachmik by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Cachmik should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function. 

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cachmik with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Cachmik can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Cachmik together.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cachmik cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Cachmik does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Cachmik available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Cachmik is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections. 

Question over 4 years ago

Is Cachmik ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Cachmik has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137

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