Psudonil 100 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)
2 ml ampoule: ৳ 16.05 (1 x 5: ৳ 80.25)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amikacin |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Short-term treatment of serious infections
- Treatment of bacterial septicemia
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of bones and joints infections
- Treatment of central nervous system infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of intra-abdominal infections
- Treatment of burns and postoperative infections
- Effective in urinary tract infections
- Effective in staphylococci infections
Pharmacology
- Semi-synthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic
- Active against pseudomonas species
- Active against Escherichia coli
- Active against Proteus species
- Active against Providencia species
- Active against Klebsiella-Enterobacter species
- Active against Acinetobacter species
- Active against Citrobacter freundii
- Active in vitro against penicillinase and nonpenicillinase-producing Staphylococcus species
Dosage
- Adult dosage
- Children dosage
- Neonates and premature children dosage
- Elderly dosage
- Recommendation for life-threatening infections
- Recommendation for urinary tract infections
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function
Administration
- Intramuscular administration
- Intravenous administration
- Intraperitoneal use
Interaction
- Concurrent administration with myorelaxants
- Avoid combination with other Aminoglycoside antibiotics
- Risk of ototoxicity with fast acting diuretics
- Risk of nephrotoxicity with Cephalosporins or Polymixins
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Amikacin or any constituents of the injection
Side Effects
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo
- Reversible or irreversible deafness
- Skin rash
- Drug fever
- Headache
- Paraesthesia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses placenta into the fetal circulation
- Potential risk of ototoxicity in the fetus
- No information available for safety during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- High concentrations in the renal excretory system
- Need for adequate hydration
- Monitoring of renal function
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in children or adolescents under 16 years
Overdose Effects
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Haemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Aminoglycosides
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Away from light
- Away from moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children