Mika Best

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Mika Best Information

Mika Best is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Mika Best also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Mika Best is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mika Best as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Mika Best are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Mika Best has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mika Best has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mika Best related warnings section.

Mika Best 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 Mika Best contraindications section.

Additionally, Mika Best may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mika Best is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.



Mika Best Benefits & Uses

Mika Best is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Mika Best 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

Mika Best Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Mika Best safe for pregnant women?


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

    Severe
  • Is the use of Mika Best safe during breastfeeding?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Mika Best in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Mika Best on the Kidneys?


    Effects of Mika Best on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Mika Best on the Liver?


    Side effects of Mika Best rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Mika Best on the Heart?


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

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Mika Best with Other Drugs

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

Severe



Mika Best Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Mika Best

  • Is this Mika Best habit forming or addictive?


    Mika Best does not cause addiction.

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


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mika Best since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Mika Best is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


    Mika Best is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Mika Best Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Mika Best


    Taking Mika Best with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Mika Best


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Mika Best with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Mika Best

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Mika Best without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Mika Best is a prescription drug, hence do not take Mika Best without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Mika Best?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Mika Best. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Mika Best please inform your doctor immediately. 

Question over 5 years ago

How does Mika Best work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Mika Best is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Mika Best with penicillin?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Mika Best cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Mika Best by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Mika Best should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function. 

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Mika Best?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Mika Best can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.



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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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