Zkacin 500 Injection
Manufacturer:
ADZO Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition: Amikacin (500mg)
Action Class: Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Aminoglycosides
Uses
Treatment of Bacterial infections
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Product Description
Zkacin 500 Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat various bacterial infections. These may include infections of the urinary tract, bones, joints, lungs (e.g., pneumonia), brain, blood, etc. It is also used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections. Zkacin 500 Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a doctor and should not be self-administered. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.Common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions, kidney problems, and hearing problems. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition does not improve despite treatment.Some patients receiving high doses may develop balance disorder (loss of balance), kidney damage, and hearing loss. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may also monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Key Benefits
In Treatment of Bacterial infectionsZkacin 500 Injection is the injection form of an antibiotic medicine that stops the growth of the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse, either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine treats many types of infections, such as urinary tract infections, bones and joints, lungs (e.g., pneumonia), brain, and blood. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Hearing impairment
Change in blood test results
Renal impairment
Common Side Effects :
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Hearing impairment
Change in blood test results
Renal impairment
How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How It Works
Zkacin 500 Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. It works by binding to a part of the bacteria responsible for protein production (30S ribosomal subunit), stopping their growth. This leads to the production of faulty proteins or a complete halt in protein synthesis, ultimately killing the bacteria or stopping their growth.
Alternate Brands
Asmisin 500mg Injection
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Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zkacin 500 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Zkacin 500 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Zkacin 500 Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Zkacin 500 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Zkacin 500 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zkacin 500 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Zkacin 500 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zkacin 500 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Zkacin 500 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Zkacin 500 Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Zkacin 500 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Zkacin 500 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zkacin 500 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Zkacin 500 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Zkacin 500 Injection is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Your doctor may get regular blood, urine, or hearing tests while you are on this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Discontinue Zkacin 500 Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of your face and mouth, or difficulty breathing.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Your doctor may get regular blood, urine, or hearing tests while you are on this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Discontinue Zkacin 500 Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of your face and mouth, or difficulty breathing.
Missed Dose
If you missed a dose of Zkacin 500 Injection, consult your doctor.
