Nikacin 500mg Amikacin Injection Description:
Nikacin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Uses:
Nikacin 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Hearing loss, Balance disorder (loss of balance).
Dosage:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
FAQs
Is Nikacin dialyzable?
Yes, Nikacin is a dialyzable drug
Is its injection painful?
Its injection is painful. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug
What organisms does Nikacin cover?
Nikacin is mainly effective against aerobic gram-negative bacteria such as pseudomonas as well as some gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococcus including methicillin-resistant strains but it is not the drug of choice for infections due to staphylococcus bacteria.
Is amikacin sulfa
Amikacin does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a semisynthetic aminoglycoside
Is Nikacin ototoxic?
Yes, Nikacin is ototoxic
Does Nikacin need to be refrigerated?
Nikacin should be stored at or below 25°C. It should not be frozen
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