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Jakacin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Jakacin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Jakacin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Jakacin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Jakacin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Jakacin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Jakacin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Jakacin related warnings section.
Jakacin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Jakacin in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Jakacin contraindications section.
Besides this, Jakacin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Jakacin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Jakacin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Jakacin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Jakacin. If you are pregnant, do not take Jakacin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Jakacin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Jakacin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Jakacin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Jakacin on the Kidneys?
Use of Jakacin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Jakacin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Jakacin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Jakacin on the Heart?
Jakacin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Jakacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Jakacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Jakacin habit forming or addictive?
Jakacin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Jakacin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Jakacin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Jakacin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Jakacin
It is safe to take Jakacin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Jakacin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Jakacin with alcohol.
Jakacin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Jakacin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Occasionally, Jakacin 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.
Yes, Jakacin 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 Jakacin together.
Yes, Jakacin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Jakacin will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Jakacin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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