Vezacin 250

Chemical Composition: Each 2ml contains:- Amikacin Sulphate IP equ. to Amikacin 250mg

Pack Size: 100mg/2ml Vial

MODE OF ADMINISTRATION: For IM/IV Use Only

Product Description: Amikacin is an aminoglycoside used to treat infections caused by more resistant strains of Gram negative bacteria and some Gram positive bacteria. This injection kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.

Pharmacological Actions:   The primary mechanism of action of amikacin is the same as that for all aminoglycosides. It binds to bacterial 30S ribosomal subunits and interferes with mRNA binding and tRNA acceptor sites, interfering with bacterial growth. This leads to disruption of normal protein synthesis and production of non-functional or toxic peptides. Other actions have been postulated for drugs of this class. Amikacin, as well as the rest of the aminoglycosides, are generally bacteriocidal against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

USES: It is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. These may include infections of the urinary tract, bones, and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, among others. It is also used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections.

Side Effects:

Common side effects are as-

1. Increased blood urea

2. Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

DOSAGE: As directed by the physician.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

A history of hypersensitivity to amikacin is a contraindication for its use. 

HOW TO USE:

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

STORAGE: Store below 30˚C. Keep away from children.