Netilmac 150mg Injection

Netilmac Injection is an antibiotic medicine. It contains netilmicin as the active substance. Netilmac Injection is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, skin, soft tissue, blood, blood poisoning by bacteria, brain, respiratory tract, kidney, bones, joints and genitourinary tract.

It is also used to treat the bacterial infections caused due to burns, wounds and peri-operative (around the time of surgery) infections. This medicine will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject it.

Before starting Netilmac Injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Netilmac Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse and hence, the chances of an overdose are unlikely.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that a dose of Netilmac Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed taking a dose of the injection, inform the doctor or nurse immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Netilmac Injection is a bactericidal antibiotic, which means that it kills the infection-causing bacteria. It acts by preventing normal protein synthesis in the bacteria, which causes its death.

Directions for Use

• Netilmac Injection will be given by your doctor or nurse.
• Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Netilmac 150mg Injection during pregnancy?

Netilmac Injection should only be used in pregnancy if recommended by the doctor. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Netilmac 150mg Injection while breastfeeding?

Netilmac Injection may pass into the human breast milk. This medicine should only be used in breastfeeding women if recommended by the doctor. Your doctor may recommend whether to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Netilmac 150mg Injection?

There is limited information on the effect of Netilmac Injection on driving ability. However, if you experience any effects that may affect your ability to drive safely after taking this medicine, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Netilmac 150mg Injection?

There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Netilmac Injection. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a kidney disorder.
• You are elderly.
• You have a condition of neuromuscular disorders, such as myasthenia gravis, Parkinsonism or infant botulism.

Contraindications

You are allergic to netilmicin or other aminoglycosides or any of the other ingredients of Netilmac Injection.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears
• Vertigo

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Netilmac Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• The concurrent and/or sequential systemic or topical use of other nerve-damaging and/or kidney-damaging medicines such as cisplatin, bacitracin, polymyxin B, colistin, cephaloridine, amphotericin B, kanamycin, acyclovir, gentamicin, amikacin, sisomicin, tobramycin, neomycin, streptomycin, paromomycin, cephalothin, viomycin and vancomycin, should be avoided with Netilmac Injection.
• The concurrent use of this medicine with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or frusemide, should be avoided.
• Increased kidney damage may occur with the concomitant use of Netilmac Injection with some cephalosporins (used to treat bacterial infections).
• Neuromuscular blockade and respiratory paralysis can occur if neuromuscular blocking medicines such as succinylcholine, tubocurarine or decamethonium and anaesthetics are used with this medicine.

Storage and disposal

• Store Netilmac Injection between 2°C and 30°C. Do not freeze.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Netilmac Injection used for?

• Netilmac Injection is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, skin, soft tissue, blood, blood poisoning by bacteria, brain, respiratory tract, kidney, bones, joints and genitourinary tract.
• It is also used to treat bacterial infections occurring due to burns, wounds and peri-operative (around the time of surgery) infections.

How does Netilmac Injection work?

Netilmac Injection is a bactericidal antibiotic, which means that it kills the infection-causing bacteria. It acts by preventing normal protein synthesis in the bacteria, which causes its death.