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Omnikacin 100 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Omnikacin 100 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Omnikacin 100 Injection 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Omnikacin 100 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Omnikacin 100 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Omnikacin 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Omnikacin 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Omnikacin 100 Injection related warnings section.
Omnikacin 100 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 Omnikacin 100 Injection contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Omnikacin 100 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Omnikacin 100 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Omnikacin 100 Injection 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.
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Is the use of Omnikacin 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Omnikacin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Omnikacin without medical advice.
Is the use of Omnikacin 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Omnikacin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Omnikacin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Omnikacin 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Omnikacin may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Omnikacin 100 Injection on the Liver?
Omnikacin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Omnikacin 100 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Omnikacin on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omnikacin 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omnikacin 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Omnikacin 100 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Omnikacin 100 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Omnikacin 100 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Omnikacin 100 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Omnikacin 100 Injection
It is safe to take Omnikacin 100 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omnikacin 100 Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Omnikacin 100 Injection with alcohol.
Yes, Omnikacin is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Omnikacin 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.
Yes, Omnikacin is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Omnikacin 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 Omnikacin with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Omnikacin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Omnikacin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Omnikacin 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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