Omikin-100 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) 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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Omikin-100 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Omikin. If you are pregnant, do not take Omikin without a doctor's advice.

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?

Use of Omikin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Omikin-100 Injection on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Omikin-100 Injection on the Heart?

Omikin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

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?

No, there is no any evidence that Omikin-100 Injection is addictive.

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, but consume Omikin-100 Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Omikin-100 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Omikin-100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Omikin-100 Injection

It is safe to take Omikin-100 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Omikin-100 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Omikin-100 Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Omikin-100 Injection

Question about 5 years ago

Does Omikin cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Omikin can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Omikin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Omikin is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Omikin cause constipation?

Dr. , General Physician

No, Omikin 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Omikin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Omikin 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 Omikin together.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Omikin ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Omikin has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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

Omikin-100 Injection

Omikin-100 Injection Benefits & Uses

Omikin-100 Injection Dosage & How to Take

Omikin-100 Injection Related Warnings

Omikin-100 Injection Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Omikin-100 Injection

Omikin-100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Omikin-100 Injection

Question about 5 years ago

Does Omikin cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Question over 4 years ago

Is Omikin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Omikin cause constipation?

Dr. , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Omikin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Omikin ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

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