Primary SourceSEPTIVOX-500 INJ 500ML
Brand Reference: Septivox 500mg Injection
Amikacin (500mg)
Product Overview
Septivox 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.Septivox 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.
Active Composition
| Active Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Amikacin | 500mg |
Safety Advice & Warnings
Contraindications (When not to use)
- Alcohol: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Pregnancy: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Breast feeding: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Driving: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (UNSAFE)
Precautions & Advisories
- Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Septivox 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- Pregnancy: Septivox 500mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Breast feeding: Information regarding the use of Septivox 500mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Driving: Septivox 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- Kidney: Septivox 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
- Liver: Septivox 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifications Sheet
- Brand Name
- Septivox 500mg Injection
- Generic Name (Salt)
- Amikacin (500mg)
- Manufacturer
- Aishwarya Healthcare
- Dosage Form
- injection
- Strength
- 500mg
- Therapeutic Category
- ANTI INFECTIVES
- HSN Code
- 3004
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