Kanamycin Benefits & Uses

Kanamycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Kanamycin 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: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: IV dose are also same

Kanamycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Kanamycin is used -

Unknown

Dizziness
Ringing in ears
Weakness
Rash
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Paresthesia
Urticaria

Kanamycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Kanamycin safe for pregnant women?

Kanamycin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Kanamycin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Kanamycin safe during breastfeeding?

Kanamycin is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Kanamycin on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Kanamycin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Kanamycin on the Liver?

Kanamycin does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Kanamycin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Kanamycin for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Kanamycin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tacrolimus

Bacitracin

Furosemide

Capreomycin

Moderate

Amphotericin B

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Kanamycin Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Myasthenia Gravis
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Kanamycin

Is this Kanamycin habit forming or addictive?

Kanamycin does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Kanamycin can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Kanamycin should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Kanamycin for mental disorders.

No

Kanamycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Kanamycin

You can take Kanamycin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Kanamycin

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 770

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