INTRODUCTION
Mikoza 500mg Injection 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.
Mikoza 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 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.
USES OF Mikoza INJECTION
- Bacterial infections
BENEFITS OF Mikoza INJECTION
In Bacterial infections
Mikoza 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 is used to treat many different types of infections such as urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, and some others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
SIDE EFFECTS OF Mikoza 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 Mikoza
- Increased blood urea
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
HOW TO USE Mikoza INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW Mikoza INJECTION WORKS
Mikoza 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
SAFETY ADVICE
AlcoholSAFE
Consuming alcohol with Mikoza 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mikoza 500mg 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.
Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mikoza 500mg 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.
DrivingUNSAFE
Mikoza 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCAUTION
Mikoza 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mikoza 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mikoza 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mikoza 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE Mikoza INJECTION?
If you miss a dose of Mikoza 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.