KANAMYCIN

Overview

KANAMYCIN is a Schedule H drug.
This medication is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for serious bacterial infections. It fights bacteria in the body. 

Usage

KANAMYCIN is generally used to treat: Hepatic Encephalopathy, Bacterial Infection, Mycobacterium Avium Complex, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral, ,

Precautions

  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of dehydration, brain nerve damage, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson disease, kidney failure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
  • It may lead to dehydration; drink plenty of fluid.

Common Side-Effects

KANAMYCIN : Dizziness, Hearing Loss, Shortness Of Breath, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Pale Skin

Disease Interactions

KANAMYCIN can interfere with: Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Botulism, Hypocalcemia, Myoneural Disorders, Parkinsonism, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Acute Renal Failure, Intestinal Obstruction, Colitis, Gastroenteritis

Technical Classification

KANAMYCIN is categorized as: AMINOGLYCOSIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with KANAMYCIN as Ingredient

EFFICIN 750MG INJKANAMYCIN 750.0 MG
KANAMAC 1 GM INJKANAMYCIN 1.0 GM
KANAMAC 500MG INJKANAMYCIN 500.0 MG
KANAMAC 750MG INJKANAMYCIN 750 MG
KANAMAC VIAL 1GKANAMYCIN 1 GM
KANCIN 1GM INJKANAMYCIN 1.0 GM
KANCIN 500MG INJKANAMYCIN 500.0 MG