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Lyramycin Injection Information

Lyramycin Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Lyramycin Injection have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Lyramycin Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Lyramycin Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lyramycin Injection 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.

It is also important to note that Lyramycin Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lyramycin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease must refrain from the use of Lyramycin Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects.

Drug interactions for Lyramycin Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lyramycin Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Lyramycin Benefits & Uses
Lyramycin Dosage & How to Take
Lyramycin Side Effects
Lyramycin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lyramycin with Other Drugs
Lyramycin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lyramycin
Lyramycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lyramycin Injection Benefits & Uses

Lyramycin Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Lyramycin 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: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lyramycin Injection Side Effects

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

Lyramycin Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Lyramycin Injection safe for pregnant women?

Lyramycin 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 Lyramycin Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Lyramycin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Lyramycin Injection on the Kidneys?

Lyramycin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lyramycin Injection on the Liver?

Lyramycin is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lyramycin Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lyramycin Injection with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tacrolimus

Bacitracin

Capreomycin

Furosemide

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

Lyramycin Injection Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Lyramycin Injection

Is this Lyramycin Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lyramycin Injection.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lyramycin Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lyramycin Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Lyramycin Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lyramycin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lyramycin Injection

It is safe to take Lyramycin Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lyramycin Injection

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lyramycin Injection

Question over 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Lyramycin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Lyramycin should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of the organism that causes the infection. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question about 6 years ago

Does Lyramycin cause headache?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lyramycin may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question over 6 years ago

Is Lyramycin safe to use?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lyramycin is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by the doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as pain at the site of injection, joint pain, and unusual tiredness. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 6 years ago

Can I use Lyramycin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, Lyramycin is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 6 years ago

Does Lyramycin cause hearing loss?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, Lyramycin may cause hearing loss (deafness) in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing hearing loss after this drug, then you are advised to consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.