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Mik 250 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Mik 250 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Mik 250 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mik 250 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mik 250 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Mik 250 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mik 250 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mik 250 Injection related warnings section.
Mik 250 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mik 250 Injection in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. The section on Mik 250 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Mik 250 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mik 250 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Mik 250 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Mik 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Mik should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Mik 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Mik on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Mik will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Mik 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Mik can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Mik 250 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Mik rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Mik 250 Injection on the Heart?
Mik may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mik 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mik 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mik 250 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mik 250 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Mik 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mik 250 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mik 250 Injection
Taking Mik 250 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mik 250 Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mik 250 Injection with alcohol.
Yes, Mik can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Mik together.
Mik can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
No, Mik cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Mik 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 Mik 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.
Mik 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.
Yes, Mik 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137