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Mikaset 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Mikaset 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mikaset 500 Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Mikaset 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Mikaset 500 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Mikaset 500 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mikaset 500 Injection related warnings talks about Mikaset 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mikaset 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mikaset 500 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Mikaset 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mikaset 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Mikaset 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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Is the use of Mikaset 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Mikaset can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Mikaset 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Mikaset in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Mikaset is unavailable.
What is the effect of Mikaset 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Mikaset on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Mikaset 500 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Mikaset rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Mikaset 500 Injection on the Heart?
Mikaset may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mikaset 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mikaset 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Mikaset 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Mikaset 500 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Mikaset 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mikaset 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mikaset 500 Injection
It is safe to take Mikaset 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikaset 500 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mikaset 500 Injection with alcohol will be.
No, Mikaset 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.
Do not self-administer Mikaset. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Mikaset please inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Mikaset on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Mikaset 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 Mikaset together.
No, Mikaset cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Mikaset 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 Mikaset 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.
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