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Mik 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Mik 500 Injection have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Mik 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mik 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mik 500 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Mik 500 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Mik 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mik 500 Injection related warnings section.
Mik 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mik 500 Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Mik 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Mik 500 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Mik 500 Injection 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mik 500 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Mik 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Mik shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Mik 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Mik for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Mik 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Mik may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Mik 500 Injection on the Liver?
Mik is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Mik 500 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Mik rarely affect the heart.
Mik 500 Injection 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 Mik 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mik 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Mik 500 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mik 500 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mik 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Mik 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mik 500 Injection
Taking Mik 500 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mik 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mik 500 Injection.
Yes, Mik 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 Mik together.
Mik can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
No, Mik cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Mik by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Mik should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.
Mik 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, Mik 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137
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