Emikacin

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Emikacin Information

Emikacin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Emikacin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Emikacin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Emikacin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Emikacin 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.

It is also important to note that Emikacin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Emikacin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Emikacin 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 Emikacin contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Emikacin have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Emikacin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Emikacin Benefits & Uses

Emikacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Emikacin 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

Emikacin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Emikacin safe for pregnant women?


    Emikacin 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 Emikacin safe during breastfeeding?


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

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


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

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


    Emikacin has very mild side effects on the liver.

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


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

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Emikacin with Other Drugs

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

Severe



Emikacin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Emikacin

  • Is this Emikacin habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Emikacin has not been reported.

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


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

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Emikacin 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?


    There is no benefit of taking Emikacin for mental disorders.

    No

Emikacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Emikacin


    You can take Emikacin with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Emikacin


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Emikacin

Question over 4 years ago

Is Emikacin ototoxic?

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

Yes, Emikacin 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.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Emikacin?

Emikacin is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Emikacin nephrotoxic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Emikacin is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Emikacin taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Emikacin with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Emikacin cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Emikacin 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 over 4 years ago

Is Emikacin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Emikacin 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. 



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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

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