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Nkacin 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Nkacin 500 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nkacin 500 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nkacin 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Nkacin 500 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.
In addition, Nkacin 500 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Nkacin 500 Injection related warnings talks about Nkacin 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Nkacin 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 Nkacin 500 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Nkacin 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nkacin 500 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Nkacin 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 Nkacin 500 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Nkacin 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Nkacin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Nkacin 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Nkacin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Nkacin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Nkacin 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Nkacin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Nkacin 500 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Nkacin rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Nkacin 500 Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Nkacin rarely affect the heart.
Nkacin 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 Nkacin 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nkacin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Nkacin 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Nkacin 500 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Nkacin 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Nkacin 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Nkacin 500 Injection
You can take Nkacin 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nkacin 500 Injection
Information about the interaction of Nkacin 500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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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
