What is Kanamycin?
Kanamycin sulphate, or simply kanamycin, is one of several aminoglycoside antibiotics often used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria, especially gram -negative bacteria. Examples of these gram -negative bacteria are Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and proteus organisms. Escherichia coli infection often leads to stomach pain and stomach diarrhea. Klebsiella pneumonia infection usually leads to lung and urinary tract problems, and proteus organisms also cause diarrhea. This medicine usually works by stopping the production of basic proteins of the necessary bacteria for their growth and killing them.
Patients with serious bacterial infections are often given injections of canamycin, either directly in the muscle or veins. Doctors usually consider the body weight of patients when determining the correct dose of the drug. In some cases, specifically with infections caused by some Staphylococcuss trunks, canamycin ointment can also be used. Is often dImportant for patients to follow the doctor's instructions on how and when to take these medicines and when to stop using them to make treatment effective.
Like most drugs, Kanamycin also has several side effects. These include hearing loss, dizziness, difficulty breathing and allergic symptoms such as itching and swelling of the face. If these experiences are, patients are generally recommended to immediately obtain medical care. Other side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, headache and pain in the injection site. Some women may also observe vaginal irritation or mushroom growth in the vaginal area using this drug for a longer period of time.
Kanamycin also has some harmful effects on nerves and kidneys. Therefore, tests are regularly performed for nerve and kidney functions to monitor these patients. Symptoms of nervous problems include tingling skin, plucking muscles and numbness in some parts of the body. SideThe renal effects may include low urine volume. In pregnant women and breastfeeding, the use of canamycin is usually not recommended.
Before using this drug, patients are often asked to inform their doctors about other medicines they can take. A mixture of kanamycin with certain drugs can sometimes lead to dangerous drug interactions inside the body. Examples are diuretics, non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and some muscle relaxants, among other things.