Kacin 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Kacin 500 Injection Information

Kacin 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Kacin 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Kacin 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Kacin 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Kacin 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Kacin 500 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Kacin 500 Injection related warnings talks about Kacin 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Kacin 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Kacin 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Kacin 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Kacin 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Kacin Benefits & Uses
Kacin Dosage & How to Take
Kacin Side Effects
Kacin Related Warnings
Kacin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Kacin
Kacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Kacin 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Kacin 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Kacin 500 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

Kacin 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Kacin 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Kacin 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 Kacin 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Kacin 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Kacin can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Kacin 500 Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Kacin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Kacin 500 Injection on the Heart?

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

Mild

Kacin 500 Injection Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Kacin 500 Injection

Is this Kacin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Kacin 500 Injection has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Kacin 500 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Kacin 500 Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

Kacin 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Kacin 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Kacin 500 Injection

Taking Kacin 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Kacin 500 Injection

Information about the interaction of Kacin 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Kacin 500 Injection

Question about 5 years ago

Is Kacin safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Kacin is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Kacin cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Kacin 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 Kacin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Kacin 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 5 years ago

How does Kacin work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Kacin 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Kacin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Kacin 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 Kacin together.