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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Amikacin (500mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
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Product introduction
Alfakim 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat various bacterial infections. These may include infections of the urinary tract, bones, joints, lungs (e.g., pneumonia), brain, blood, etc. It is also used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections.
 
Alfakim 500mg 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 doctor 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, kidney problems, and hearing problems. 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.
Uses of Alfakim Injection
Treatment of Bacterial infections
Benefits of Alfakim Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Alfakim 500mg Injection is the injection form of an antibiotic medicine that stops the growth of the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse, either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine treats many types of infections, such as urinary tract infections, bones and joints, lungs (e.g., pneumonia), brain, and blood. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Alfakim Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alfakim
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Hearing impairment
Change in blood test results
Renal impairment
How to use Alfakim Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Alfakim Injection works
Alfakim 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. It works by binding to a part of the bacteria responsible for protein production (30S ribosomal subunit), stopping their growth. This leads to the production of faulty proteins or a complete halt in protein synthesis, ultimately killing the bacteria or stopping their growth.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alfakim 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alfakim 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alfakim 500mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alfakim 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alfakim 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alfakim 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alfakim 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.