Omikin

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Omikin-100 Injection 2 ML इंजेक्शन 1 शीशी ₹ 25
Omikin-500 Injection 2 ML इंजेक्शन 1 शीशी ₹ 90

  • Manufactured by: OM Biotec
  • Contains / Salt: Amikacin (100 mg)

Omikin Information

Omikin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Omikin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Omikin Benefits & Uses

Omikin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Omikin 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:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Omikin Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

Unknown

  • Uncoordinated Body Movements
  • Hearing Loss
  • Renal Impairment
  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Omikin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Omikin safe for pregnant women?


    Omikin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Omikin safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Omikin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Omikin is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Omikin on the Kidneys?


    Effects of Omikin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Omikin on the Liver?


    Omikin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Omikin on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Omikin on the heart have been reported.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Omikin with Other Drugs

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

Severe


Omikin Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Omikin

  • Is this Omikin habit forming or addictive?


    Omikin does not cause addiction.

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


    Omikin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Omikin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Omikin is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Omikin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Omikin


    Taking Omikin with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Omikin


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Omikin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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

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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