Omnikacin Information
Omnikacin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Omnikacin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Omnikacin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Omnikacin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Omnikacin 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.
Omnikacin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Omnikacin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Omnikacin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Omnikacin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Omnikacin may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Omnikacin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Omnikacin Benefits & Uses
Omnikacin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Other Benefits
Omnikacin 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 |
Omnikacin Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Omnikacin 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)
Omnikacin Related Warnings
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Is the use of Omnikacin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Omnikacin. If you are pregnant, do not take Omnikacin without a doctor's advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Omnikacin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Omnikacin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Omnikacin will cause side effects or not.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Omnikacin on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Omnikacin on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
Severe -
What is the effect of Omnikacin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Omnikacin on the liver have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Omnikacin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Omnikacin on the heart have been reported.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Omnikacin with Other Drugs
Omnikacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Omnikacin Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omnikacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Dehydration
- Parkinson's Disease
- Calcium Deficiency
- Hearing Loss
- Kidney Disease
- Drug Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about Omnikacin
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Is this Omnikacin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Omnikacin is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Omnikacin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, Omnikacin 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, Omnikacin is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Omnikacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Omnikacin
You can take Omnikacin with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Omnikacin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Omnikacin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
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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
