Miktaaz 500 Injection

Short Description

Miktaaz 500 Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those of the urinary tract, bones, joints, lungs, brain, and blood.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Miktaaz 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 healthcare professional 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 and increased blood urea. 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects

Injection site reactions Increased blood urea Balance disorder (loss of balance) Kidney damage Hearing loss

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Miktaaz 500 Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Miktaaz 500 Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Miktaaz 500 Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Abacavir Adefovir Alendronic Acid Amphotericin B

Miktaaz 500 Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Your doctor has prescribed Miktaaz 500 Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. 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. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle. 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 Miktaaz 500 Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.