Omikin-100 Injection Benefits & Uses

Omikin-100 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Omikin-100 Injection 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-100 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Omikin-100 Injection is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Headache
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Unknown

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

Omikin-100 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Omikin-100 Injection 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-100 Injection 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-100 Injection 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-100 Injection 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-100 Injection on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Omikin-100 Injection with Other Drugs

Omikin-100 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Omikin-100 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omikin-100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Omikin-100 Injection

Is this Omikin-100 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Omikin-100 Injection does not cause addiction.

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

Omikin-100 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Omikin-100 Injection 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-100 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Omikin-100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Omikin-100 Injection

Taking Omikin-100 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Omikin-100 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Omikin-100 Injection 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