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

La Mika Benefits

La Mika is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

La Mika 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

La Mika Side Effects

No side effects of La Mika have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using La Mika.

La Mika Related Warnings

Is the use of La Mika safe for pregnant women?

La Mika 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 La Mika safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of La Mika in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of La Mika on the Kidneys?

La Mika may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of La Mika on the Liver?

Side effects of La Mika rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of La Mika on the Heart?

Side effects of La Mika rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of La Mika with Other Drugs

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

Severe

La Mika Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about La Mika

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take La Mika without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

La Mika is a prescription drug, hence do not take La Mika without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Does La Mika cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Can I take La Mika with penicillin?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, La Mika cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the La Mika by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason La Mika should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is La Mika nephrotoxic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, La Mika is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if La Mika 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 La Mika with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Is La Mika available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, La Mika 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.