Neticin 200mg Injection

Neticin Injection is an antibiotic medicine. It contains netilmicin as the active substance. Neticin 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 Neticin Injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Neticin 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 Neticin 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?

Neticin 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

• Neticin 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 Neticin 200mg Injection during pregnancy?

Neticin 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 Neticin 200mg Injection while breastfeeding?

Neticin 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 Neticin 200mg Injection?

There is limited information on the effect of Neticin 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 Neticin 200mg Injection?

There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Neticin 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 Neticin Injection.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears
• Vertigo

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Neticin 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 Neticin 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 Neticin 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 Neticin Injection between 2°C and 30°C. Do not freeze.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Neticin Injection used for?

• Neticin 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 Neticin Injection work?

Neticin 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.