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Glycacin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Glycacin have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Glycacin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Glycacin as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Glycacin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Glycacin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Glycacin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Glycacin related warnings section.
Glycacin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glycacin contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Glycacin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Glycacin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Glycacin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Glycacin safe for pregnant women?
Glycacin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Glycacin safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Glycacin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Glycacin on the Kidneys?
Use of Glycacin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Glycacin on the Liver?
Glycacin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Glycacin on the Heart?
Glycacin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Glycacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glycacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glycacin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Glycacin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Glycacin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Glycacin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Glycacin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Glycacin
Taking Glycacin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glycacin
Information about the interaction of Glycacin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Discontinuing Glycacin on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Glycacin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Glycacin will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Glycacin is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.
Yes, Glycacin 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 Glycacin together.
Occasionally, Glycacin can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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
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