Kanamycin Misc
Generic Name: KANAMYCIN SULFATE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (kan-a-MYE-sin SUL-fate)
Kanamycin Misc Warning
This medication can cause serious kidney problems and nerve
damage, resulting in permanent hearing loss and balance problems.
Before starting kanamycin, tell your doctor if you already have
kidney or hearing problems. The risk is increased if you already
have kidney disease, are receiving high doses of this medication,
are on prolonged treatment, are older, or if you have a severe loss
of body water (become dehydrated).
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice ringing/roaring in
the ears, hearing loss, unusual decrease in the amount of urine,
dizziness, numbness, skin tingling, muscle twitching, or seizure.
This medication may be stopped if you develop kidney problems or
hearing problems.
Your doctor will monitor your progress to reduce the risk of
these side effects and may test your hearing, kidney, urine, and
kanamycin blood level.
If possible, avoid using any other medications that have
kidney/nerve side effects while using kanamycin such as cidofovir,
cisplatin, high-dose aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs-NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), tobramycin, gentamicin,
neomycin, cyclosporine, polymyxin B, colistin, paromomycin,
streptomycin, amikacin, vancomycin, viomycin, or certain strong
"water pills"/diuretics (e.g., furosemide, ethacrynic acid), among
others.
Kanamycin Misc Side Effects
See also Warning section.
Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, or loss of appetite may occur.
Pain/irritation/redness may occur at the injection site. If any of
these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist
promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because
he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the
risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have
serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if this unlikely but serious side
effect occur:
- persistent diarrhea even after stopping this medication
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very
serious side effects occur:
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