Mbkacin 100 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Mbkacin 100 Injection Information

Mbkacin 100 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Mbkacin 100 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Mbkacin 100 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Mbkacin 100 Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Mbkacin 100 Injection 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mbkacin 100 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Mbkacin 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mbkacin 100 Injection related warnings section.

Mbkacin 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mbkacin 100 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Mbkacin 100 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Mbkacin 100 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Mbkacin 100 Injection Benefits & Uses

Mbkacin 100 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Mbkacin 100 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

Mbkacin 100 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Mbkacin 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Mbkacin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Mbkacin 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Mbkacin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Mbkacin 100 Injection on the Kidneys?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Mbkacin 100 Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Mbkacin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Mbkacin 100 Injection on the Heart?

Mbkacin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Mbkacin 100 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mbkacin 100 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 Mbkacin 100 Injection

Is this Mbkacin 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Mbkacin 100 Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mbkacin 100 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Mbkacin 100 Injection only as per medical advice.

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

No, Mbkacin 100 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Mbkacin 100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mbkacin 100 Injection

It is safe to take Mbkacin 100 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mbkacin 100 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mbkacin 100 Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Mbkacin 100 Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Mbkacin ototoxic?

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

Yes, Mbkacin 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 over 5 years ago

What is Mbkacin?

Mbkacin 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Mbkacin cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Mbkacin 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 to take Mbkacin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Mbkacin. 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 Mbkacin please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Mbkacin work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Mbkacin 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.