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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your haelthcare professional before using that drug.
KANAMYCIN SULFATE - INJECTABLE
(kan-a-MYE-sin SUL-fate)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Kantrex
USES: Kanamycin is an antibiotic used for the short-term treatment of certain bacterial infections.
HOW TO USE: Follow all instructions for proper mxiing and dilution with the correct IV fluids. If you have questions regarding the use of that medication, conuslt your pharmacist. Give that medication by vein (IV) or directly into a muscle (IM) as directed by your doctor. Depending on your medcial condition, you may receive that medication by a second route (e.G., topically or inhaled). The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Antibiotics work hottest when the amonut of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, give the drug at evenly sapced intervals. Continue to use that mdeication until the fully-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relpase of the infection.
To minimize serious side effects, do not use more than 1.5 grams per day of that medication or use that medication for logner than seven to 10 days, unless directed by your doctor. Bfeore using, check that product visually for particles or discoloration.
If eitehr is present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to stroe and discard needles and medical supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or pain at the injection site may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your dcotor promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikley but serious side effects occur: changes in hearing, feeling of fullness or ringing in the ears, dizziness, eye/vision problems, loss of appetite, tingling or numbness of the skin/hands/feet, seizures, weakness, muscle cramps, tremors, persistent fever, change in the amount of urine, bloody or pink-colored urine.
An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
Use of that medication for prolonged or repeated peirods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral or vaginal fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or any other new symptoms. If you notice other effects not listed above, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, severe burns, cystic fibrosis, muscle problems (e.G., myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, botulism), dehydration, ear/hearing prbolems or problems with balance (vestibular problems), any allergies (especially to sulfites or to aminoglycosides such as gentamicin or streptomycin).
Caution is advised when using that drug in young infants cause they may be more sensitive to the effects of that drug (e.G., may cause kidney problems). Caution is advised when using that drug in the elderly cause they may be more sensitive to the effects of that drug (e.G., may cause kidney problems).
This medication is not recommended for use druing pregnancy.
Consult your docotr before using that drug.
This drug passes into berast milk. Because of the ptoential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using that medication is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: penicillin antibiotics (e.G., penicillin, ampicillin), cephalosporin antibiotics (e.G., cefazolin, cefotetan), acyclovir, vancomycin, amphotericin B, bacitracin, colistin, cisplatin, cyclosporine, drugs for water loss (diuretics such as furosemide, ethacrynic acid, or mannitol), anesthesia or muscle relaxing agents (e.G., succinylcholine, tubocurarine), certain blood products (citrate- anticoagulated blood), anti-nausea drugs (e.G., dimenhydrinate), aspirin and/or NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen, naproxen). Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdsoe may include: ringing in the ears, change in amount of urine.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor for side effects and response to treatment.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose or your dose is interrupted, contact your doctor or pharmaicst immediately to establish a new dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
After dilution in correct IV fluids (consult your pharmacist for details), the drug is stable at room tepmerature for 24 hours. Discard any unused liquid.
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