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Kanamycin Sulfate Injection - Kanamycin Sulfate - Injectable Generic Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Kanamycin Sulfate Injection
- Kantrex
- kan-a-MYE-sin SUL-fate
Read Before Using Kanamycin Sulfate Injection (precautions)
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.
Kanamycin Sulfate Injection Miscellaneous Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
- Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor for side effects and response to treatment.
Kanamycin Sulfate Injection Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- After dilution in correct IV fluids (consult your pharmacist for details), the drug is stable at room temperature for 24 hours.
- Discard any unused liquid.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or your dose is interrupted, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dosing schedule.
Medicinal Applications
- Kanamycin is an antibiotic used for the short-term treatment of certain bacterial infections.
Possible Side Effects
- Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or pain at the injection site may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include.
Usage Instructions
- Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids.
- If you have questions regarding the use of this medication, consult your pharmacist.
- Give this medication by vein (IV) or directly into a muscle (IM) as directed by your doctor.
- Depending on your medical condition, you may receive this medication by another route (for example, topically or inhaled).
- The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
- Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
- Therefore, give the drug at evenly spaced intervals.
- Continue to use this medication until the fully-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
- Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
- To minimize serious side effects, do not use more than 1.
- 5 grams per day of this medication or use this medication for longer than seven to 10 days, unless directed by your doctor.
- Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
- If either is present, do not use the liquid.
- Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
- Consult your pharmacist.