KANAMYCIN belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat severe bacterial infections and multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts, such as kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow.
KANAMYCIN consists of 'Kanamycin' that belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It has bactericidal action and kills the bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Use this medication as advised by the doctor. Some may experience side effects like hearing loss, dizziness, loss of balance, pain at the injection site, rash, and peripheral neuropathy (weakness, numbness, and pain caused due to nerve damage). Most of these side effects of KANAMYCIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to KANAMYCIN or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have asthma, muscle or nerve problems, liver or kidney diseases, sulphite allergy, and Parkinson's disease. KANAMYCIN is not recommended for pregnant women since it may harm the unborn baby. Breastfeeding women should use KANAMYCIN with proper consultation and caution. KANAMYCIN may make you feel dizzy; hence drive only when you are mentally alert.
Bacterial infections and tuberculosis.
KANAMYCIN treats severe bacterial infections and tuberculosis by killing and preventing the growth of bacteria. It consists of 'Kanamycin,' which is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is bactericidal and prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Before taking KANAMYCIN, let your doctor know if you have asthma, muscle (myasthenia gravis) problems, nerve problems, liver or kidney diseases, sulphite allergy, and Parkinson's disease. KANAMYCIN is not recommended for pregnant women since it may harm the unborn baby. Breastfeeding women should use KANAMYCIN with proper consultation and caution. KANAMYCIN may make you feel dizzy; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption to prevent the worsening of side effects. Complete the course strictly as suggested by the doctor, even if you feel better, to avoid disease recurrence.
Drug-Drug Interaction: KANAMYCIN may interact with muscle problems treating drugs (Ataluren), muscle relaxants (Alcuronium), general anaesthetics (Vecuronium), water pills (Furosemide), and fluid retention treating drugs (bumetanide).
Drug-Food Interaction: Follow your doctor's advice on the foods and drinks that can be consumed.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking KANAMYCIN, let your doctor know if you have asthma, muscle (myasthenia gravis) problems, nerve problems, liver or kidney diseases, sulphite allergy, and Parkinson's disease.
It is recommended to avoid or limit the alcohol intake while using KANAMYCIN.
KANAMYCIN is not recommended and is unsafe to use during pregnancy since it affects the baby. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting KANAMYCIN.
It is not known if KANAMYCIN affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking KANAMYCIN if you are breastfeeding.
KANAMYCIN may you to feel dizzy that can alter your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only when you are mentally alert.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking KANAMYCIN. Dose adjustment may be required.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking KANAMYCIN. Dose adjustments may be required. Regular kidney function monitoring is advised in patients with severe kidney diseases.
KANAMYCIN should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor.
Your doctor may advise blood, urine, hearing, and nerve tests to check for unwanted effects.
Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.
Tuberculosis (TB): Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, but it could also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Symptoms include a cough that lasts for a few weeks, pain while coughing or normal breathing, unexplained fatigue, fever, night sweats, and loss of appetite and weight.