akasyn 500mg injection - Amikacin (500mg) medicine

Akasyn 500mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 26, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 26, 2026

What is akasyn 500mg injection used for?

Akasyn 500mg Injection contains Amikacin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections such as septicemia, respiratory tract infections, and complicated urinary tract infections. It works by binding to bacterial ribosomes, inhibiting protein synthesis, and leading to bacterial cell death. It is typically administered intravenously or intramuscularly under medical supervision.

  • Generic Name: Amikacin (500mg)
  • Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š akasyn 500mg injection Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Amikacin (500mg)
Brand Nameakasyn 500mg injection
ManufacturerGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL
Action ClassAminoglycosides
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take akasyn 500mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of akasyn 500mg injection

  • Increased blood urea
  • Injection site reactions (pain
  • swelling
  • redness)

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Moderate Increased risk of bleeding
Furosemide Moderate Increased risk of nephrotoxicity
Cisplatin Major Increased risk of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Moderate
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 26, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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