Aminocin 100mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is aminocin 100mg injection used for?
Aminocin 100mg Injection contains Amikacin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections such as septicemia, respiratory tract infections, and complicated urinary tract infections. It works by binding to bacterial ribosomes, inhibiting protein synthesis, and killing susceptible bacteria. It is administered intramuscularly or intravenously under medical supervision.
- Generic Name: Amikacin
- Manufacturer: Orion Biotech Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: D
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aminocin 100mg injection Uses & Benefits
Serious Gram-negative infections (sepsis, pneumonia, complicated UTI, intra-abdominal infections); adjunct in tuberculosis; neonatal sepsis.
Off-label uses: Brucellosis, Plague, Tularemia
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amikacin |
| Brand Name | Amikacin Sulphate 500mg Injection |
| Manufacturer | Orion Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Aminoglycosides |
| Route of Administration | Intramuscular, Intravenous |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC; protect from light; do not freeze. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to 30S ribosomal subunit, causing misreading of mRNA and inhibition of protein synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take aminocin 100mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aminocin 100mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity (vestibular and cochlear)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Acute renal failure
- Irreversible hearing loss
- Neuromuscular blockade
- Anaphylaxis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Superinfection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- Hypomagnesemia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Furosemide | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity |
| Cisplatin | Major | Increased risk of kidney damage |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Neuromuscular blocking agents
- Other aminoglycosides
- Cisplatin
- Loop diuretics
- Vancomycin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Penicillins (synergy)
- Cephalosporins
- NSAIDs
- Methoxyflurane
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Dimercaprol
- Indomethacin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to amikacin or other aminoglycosides; myasthenia gravis; pre-existing severe renal impairment.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function (serum creatinine, BUN), urine output, audiometry, serum drug levels (peak and trough).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; small amounts excreted in breast milk; monitor infant for diarrhea, candidiasis.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination; monitor renal function and hearing.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.