What Is Kanamycin?
Kanamycin is an antibiotic drug used to treat severe bacterial infections and tuberculosis.
Uses Of Kanamycin
- Kanamycin injection is mainly used for serious bacterial infections for which other medicines have failed to work.
How Does Kanamycin Work?
- Kanamycin belongs to aminoglycoside group of antibiotics which are considered to be bactericidal (bacterial killing ability).
- Kanamycin inhibits protein synthesis in bacteria, thereby kiling them and inhibiting further growth of bacteria.
How to Take Kanamycin?
- Kanamycin injection must be administered by a healthcare professional only.
Common Dosage Of Kanamycin
- The dosage of Kanamycin varies based on several factors.
- Kanamycin is used for short-term only, usually for about 7 to 10 days.
When to Avoid Kanamycin & Precautions To Take?
Do not take Kanamycin if you are allergic to it.
Kanamycin is contraindicated in the following conditions –
- Dehydration
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Kidney diseases
- Pregnancy
Side Effects Of Kanamycin
Common side effects of Kanamycin include-
- Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Myasthenia gravis
- Headache
- Paresthesias
- Blurring of vision
- Malabsorption syndrome
Effect on Organs?
- Kanamycin may impair kidney function.
- Kanamycin may impair hearing ability and vision.
Reported Allergic Reactions?
- Allergic reactions to Kanamycin have been reported.
- Kanamycin is administered under medical supervision only.
Drug Interactions to be careful about?
Kanamycin shows interactions with the following drugs-
- Aspirin
- Amikacin
- Ampicillin
- Sulfamethoxazole
- Gentamicin
- Glipizide
- Neomycin
- Paracetamol
- Streptomycin
- Tetracycline
Shows Effects/Results In
- The time for onset of action and duration of effect for Kanamycin is not clinically established.
Storage Requirements for Kanamycin
- Ampoules of Kanamycin injection are stored at room temperature.
Pro Tips When Taking Kanamycin
- Kanamycin must be administered under supervision of a doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kanamycin addictive?
No
Can I have Kanamycin with alcohol?
No
Any particular food item to be avoided?
No
Can I have Kanamycin when pregnant?
No
Can I have Kanamycin when feeding a baby?
Yes
Can I drive after taking Kanamycin?
Yes
What happens if I overdose on Kanamycin?
Kanamycin is administered under medical supervision only.
What happens if I eat expired Kanamycin?
Kanamycin is administered under supervision only.
What happens if I miss a dose of Kanamycin?
Kanamycin is administered under supervision only.
