Glykacin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Glykacin Benefits & Uses

Glykacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Glykacin 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

Glykacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Glykacin safe for pregnant women?

Glykacin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Glykacin safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Glykacin for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Glykacin on the Kidneys?

Use of Glykacin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Glykacin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Glykacin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Glykacin on the Heart?

Glykacin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Glykacin with Other Drugs

Glykacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Glykacin Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Glykacin

Is this Glykacin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Glykacin is addictive.

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

Glykacin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Glykacin only as per medical advice.

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

Glykacin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Glykacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glykacin

It is safe to take Glykacin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Glykacin

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Glykacin

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Glykacin cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Glykacin has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Glykacin cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Glykacin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Glykacin 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Glykacin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Glykacin 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Glykacin cause constipation?

Dr. , General Physician

No, Glykacin 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 5 years ago

How does Glykacin work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Glykacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.