amikamed 100 mg inj

Highlights

• Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. These may include infections of the urinary tract, bones, and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, among others. It is also used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections.

Description

Amikamed 100mg inj

• Contains amikacin.
• It works by blocking the production of essential proteins required for bacterial growth. This prevents further growth and kills the infection-causing bacteria.

Directions For Use

• Amikacin injection comes as a liquid to be injected intravenously (into a vein) or intramuscularly (into a muscle) every 8 or 12 hours (two or three times a day). When amikacin is injected intravenously, it is usually infused (injected slowly) over a period of 30 to 60 minutes

Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are planning a pregnancy consult your doctor before receiving this medication.

Precautions

• Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have pre-existing kidney, ear or nerve and muscle problems before beginning treatment with this medicine.