Amikacin
Uses
Amikacin Injection is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections and tuberculosis (TB).
How it Works
Amikacin Injection is known as an antibiotic. Amikacin Injection kills bacteria by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, these proteins are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus this then kills the bacterial cells and stops the infection from spreading.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Amikacin Injection may suffer from such side effects;
Renal dysfunction,
Skin rash,
Vomiting,
Balance disorder,
Headache,
Hearing loss,
Nausea,
Diarrhoea