Amikin (Amikacin)

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Brand Name: Amikin

Generic Name: Amikacin

Manufacturer/Agent: Bristol-myers

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 100mg/2ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 392.00

Retail Price: @ KES 523.00

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Class: Antibacterials: Aminoglycoside (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C22H43N5O13.2H2SO4 = 781.8

Precautions: Myasthenia gravis. pregnancy andlactation. renal impairment and in concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs. hypersensitivity to amino glycosides.

Indications/Uses: Gram negative sepsis resistant to gentamicin; 15mg/kg 8-12hrly im.

Interactions: Warfarin. cytotoxics, frusemide, nephrotoxic drugs (increased risk of nephrotoxicity). antagonises effect of neostigmine and pyridostigmine.

Side Effects: Ototoxicity. renal toxicity. neuromuscular blockade. nausea and vomiting. hypotension.

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