Country: Japan
Language: English
Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan
Amikacin sulfate
Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd.
Amikacin sulfate
injection
Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori") Injection Published: 06/2019 The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment. BRAND NAME: AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION 200MG"MEIJI" ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Amikacin sulfate DOSAGE FORM: injection IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING: EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE This medicine is an aminoglycoside antibiotic which inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and exerts a bactericidal antibacterial effect. It is usually used to treat sepsis, secondary infections in trauma/burn and surgical wounds, pneumonia, pulmonary abscess, secondary infection in chronic respiratory disease, cystitis, pyelonephritis and peritonitis. THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR AND PHARMACIST. ・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods. If you or any of your family members have deafness due to aminoglycoside antibiotic or deafness due to other causes. ・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.) DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE) ・ Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is(( to be written by a healthcare professional )) ・In general, this medicine is administered in one or two divided doses a day by intramuscular injection, or twice a day by intravenous infusion. ・The treatment period with this medicine is determined based on your symptoms. PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING THIS MEDIC Read the complete document