Nkacin 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Nkacin 500 Injection Information

Nkacin 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Nkacin 500 Injection have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nkacin 500 Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nkacin 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Nkacin 500 Injection 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.

In addition, Nkacin 500 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Nkacin 500 Injection related warnings talks about Nkacin 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Nkacin 500 Injection 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 Nkacin 500 Injection contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Nkacin 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nkacin 500 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Nkacin Benefits & Uses
Nkacin Dosage & How to Take
Nkacin Side Effects
Nkacin Related Warnings
Nkacin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Nkacin
Nkacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Nkacin 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Nkacin 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Nkacin 500 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

Nkacin 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Nkacin 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Nkacin 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 Nkacin 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Nkacin 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Nkacin can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Nkacin 500 Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Nkacin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nkacin 500 Injection on the Heart?

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

Mild

Nkacin 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nkacin 500 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 Nkacin 500 Injection

Is this Nkacin 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Nkacin 500 Injection.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Nkacin 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Nkacin 500 Injection 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, the use of Nkacin 500 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Nkacin 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nkacin 500 Injection

Taking Nkacin 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nkacin 500 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nkacin 500 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Nkacin 500 Injection

Question over 4 years ago

Does Nkacin cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Nkacin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Nkacin 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Nkacin cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Nkacin 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 Nkacin ototoxic?

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

Yes, Nkacin 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Nkacin cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Nkacin 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 5 years ago

How does Nkacin work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Nkacin 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.