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Kancin 500Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Kanamycin
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Kancin 500Mg Injection

Kancin 500Mg Injection is an effective antibiotic drug mostly used to treat adverse bacterial infections or patients suffering from advanced tuberculosis. This drug is effectual only against bacterial infections and will not work for viral infections. The drug inhibits the protein production of bacteria that is essential to build cell walls, grow rapidly and survive. This drug is administered for a short-term treatment period only. The drug can be injected intravenously, directly into a muscle. It is also available for oral intake. The medicine has been proven safe for breastfeeding mothers but is usually not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause health complications to the foetus.

Some common side effects are adverse kidney reactions if the dosage is not administered with extreme caution especially in children and elderly patients. It has also been known to cause hearing loss. The other side effects include an allergic reaction on the skin in the form of rashes, hives, redness and itching, persistent headaches, dry mouth and dehydration, diarrhoea, difficulty in breathing, nausea and vomiting, irregular heartbeat, vision changes, vaginal irritation or unusual discharge, weakness of muscles and joints along with cramps or numbness, difficulty in urination or uncontrollable urge to urinate frequently and sometimes light headedness.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Kancin 500Mg Injection

    • Bacterial Infections

    • Tuberculosis

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Kancin 500Mg Injection ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Kancin 500Mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Kanamac 500mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Kanamac 500mg injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Kancin 500Mg Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Kancin 500Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication falls under the category of class III scheduled drug that is used for anaesthetic purposes for both humans and in veterinary medicine. It belongs to a class of dissociative anaesthetics that results in trance-like state and hallucinations. Thus many times, it is also used as a date-rape drug.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Kancin 500Mg Injection ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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