Kantrex Inj
Generic Name: KANAMYCIN SULFATE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (kan-a-MYE-sin SUL-fate)
Kantrex Inj Uses
This medication is used alone or with other medications to
prevent certain infections or to treat a wide variety of serious
bacterial infections. Kanamycin belongs to a class of drugs known
as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria
that causes the infection.
This medication may also be inhaled as a treatment for certain
lung infections.
How To Use Kantrex Inj
This medication is usually given by injection into a vein or a
muscle (every 6 hours to once a day) or exactly as directed by your
doctor.
Dosage is based on the kind of infection, your weight, kidney
function, medical condition, kanamycin blood levels, and response
to treatment.
This medication may be used either in the hospital or in the
home supervised by an infusion service. This medicine is available
in several types of vials. Follow the medicine package instructions
exactly for mixing and giving this medication. Before mixing the
solution, check it for cloudiness or particles. Check the
medication again after it has been mixed with the dilution fluid in
the IV bag. If cloudiness or particles are present at any time, do
not use the liquid. The kanamycin solution in unused vials may
darken over time. This is normal.
Do not mix this antibiotic with any other antibiotics in the
same IV bag. Do not give this medication through the same IV tubing
with another antibiotic at the same time or afterward unless told
to do so by your pharmacist.
Learn how to give this medicine using sterile methods. Dispose
of all needles and injection equipment in appropriate containers
provided by your pharmacy or home infusion company. For more
information, ask your pharmacist or home infusion nurse.
This medication works best when the amount of drug in your body
is kept at a constant level. Therefore, use this drug at evenly
spaced intervals. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s)
each day.
Do not use more or less of this drug than prescribed unless
directed to do so by your doctor. Do not stop this medication
before you complete the prescribed time for treatment, even if you
feel better. Skipping or changing your dose or not completing the
whole treatment course without approval from your doctor may cause
the infection to get worse or make the infection more difficult to
treat (resistant).
Tell your doctor immediately if your infection symptoms return
(e.g., fever, chills, body aches) while using this medication or
after stopping it.
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