Amikacin Sulphate Injection

Docsin-500 is a combination of Amikacin Sulphate Injection that is linked to a class of medication called antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria as it prevents the synthesis of the essential proteins required by bacteria in order to carry out all of their vital functions. A wide variety of bacterial infections such as infections of the urinary tract, bones, and joints are treated by it.

Amikacin Sulphate Injection is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the guidance of a doctor or any other healthcare expert. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make an individual sick immediately and they can also reproduce very quickly in the body thus it is advised to use make use of Amikacin Sulphate Injection under the able guidance of a healthcare expert.

Uses of Amikacin Sulphate Injection

It is mainly used for treating bacterial infections, some more uses/ benefits of using Amikacin Sulphate Injection are as follows:

• Bacterial infections such as bones and joints, urinary tract, lungs, brain, blood, are treated by it.
• Also used for patients who are hospitalized in order to prevent infections.

Possible Side Effects

Amikacin Sulphate Injection can cause some basic side effects that are not major in nature as they tend to go away with the passage of time as the body starts to adjust itself with time.

• Application site irritation such as pain, swelling, and redness.
• Increased blood urea

Directions For Use

• This injection is to be administered by a healthcare expert only and is not meant to be self-administered.
• Consult the healthcare expert about the diet to be taken with it in order to get the best results.
• It is to be administered by a healthcare expert either into a vein or a muscle.
• This injection is to be given regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as per the advice of the doctor.

Safety Precautions

• It is unsafe to be used during pregnancy and thus one is advised to take the consultation of a doctor before using it. Still, a doctor may use it in some of the most life-threatening situations.
• It may decrease alertness and one is advised to drive or do any other activity very carefully.
• Patients with kidney disease are advised to use it very carefully as it can cause some issues in that case.
• Don’t try to increase or decrease its dosage on your own.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1 How Does Amikacin Sulphate Injection Work?

This is linked to a group of antibiotic medications called aminoglycosides and it works by inhibiting the production of bacterial proteins that are necessary for the existence of the bacteria and this is how the issue of bacterial infection is solved by it.

2 Does The Usage Of Amikacin Sulphate Injection Cause Any Change In Kidney Function?

Yes it may lead to some changes in kidney function. Thus it is advised to get blood and urine tests in order to make sure that you are completely healthy in all aspects.

3 Can It Make A Person Feel Dizziness?

Yes after using Amikacin Sulphate Injection, one may feel Dizzy. Thus it is advised not to operate any kind of heavy machinery or to even drive.

4 Can Diarrhoea Be Caused To Me As A Side Effect Of This Medicine?

Yes one may get diarrhoea after using this antibiotic medicine and thus it is advised to make use of fibre-rich food like whole grain, beans, peas, and bananas, and add yoghurt, cheese, and buttermilk to your daily diet.

5 Is Taking Amikacin Sulphate Injection Safe?

Yes taking this medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor is completely safe. Just make sure not to exceed the prescribed dosage.