Kanamycin

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Kanamycin Information



Kanamycin Benefits & Uses

Kanamycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Kanamycin 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: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: IV dose are also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Tuberculosis
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: IV dose are also same


Kanamycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Kanamycin is used -

Unknown

  • Dizziness
  • Ringing in ears
  • Weakness
  • Rash
  • Injection Site Allergic Reaction
  • Paresthesia
  • Urticaria

Kanamycin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Kanamycin safe for pregnant women?


    Kanamycin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Kanamycin safe during breastfeeding?


    Kanamycin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Kanamycin on the Kidneys?


    Kidney can be affected by Kanamycin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Kanamycin on the Liver?


    Kanamycin is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Kanamycin on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Kanamycin for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Kanamycin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Kanamycin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Kanamycin

  • Is this Kanamycin habit forming or addictive?


    Kanamycin does not cause addiction.

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Kanamycin as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Kanamycin should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    Kanamycin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Kanamycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Kanamycin


    Taking Kanamycin with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Kanamycin


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

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 770

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