Netmicin 100mg Injection 2ml

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

Dosage

Overdose

Netmicin 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 Netmicin 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?

Netmicin 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

• Netmicin 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 Netmicin 100mg Injection 2ml during pregnancy?

Netmicin 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 Netmicin 100mg Injection 2ml while breastfeeding?

Netmicin 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 Netmicin 100mg Injection 2ml?

There is limited information on the effect of Netmicin 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 Netmicin 100mg Injection 2ml?

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

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Ringing in the ears
• Vertigo

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Netmicin Injection used for?

• Netmicin 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 Netmicin Injection work?

Netmicin 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.