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Mikatax 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Mikatax 500 Injection have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Mikatax 500 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Mikatax 500 Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Mikatax 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Mikatax 500 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Mikatax 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mikatax 500 Injection related warnings section.
Mikatax 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mikatax 500 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mikatax 500 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Mikatax 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Mikatax 500 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Mikatax 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 Mikatax 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Mikatax should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Mikatax 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Mikatax for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Mikatax 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Mikatax can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Mikatax 500 Injection on the Liver?
Mikatax may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Mikatax 500 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Mikatax on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mikatax 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mikatax 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Mikatax 500 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Mikatax 500 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mikatax 500 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mikatax 500 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mikatax 500 Injection
Taking Mikatax 500 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mikatax 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Mikatax 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Mikatax is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Mikatax will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Mikatax 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.
No, Mikatax 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 Mikatax. 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 Mikatax please inform your doctor immediately.
Mikatax can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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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