Kanamycin

Therapeutic Group

Aminoglycoside Anti-bacterials

Indication Dosage

Bacterial Infections, Enteritis, Gonorrhoea, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Meningitis, Septicaemia, Tuberculosis And Uti, Resistant To Other Antibiotics: 

By IM Inj: 

  • Adults: 1 Gm Daily In Two To Four Divided Doses For Max 6 Days. 
  • Children: 15 Mg/kg Im Daily In Two To Four Divided Doses For Max 6 Days.

Content

  • In] 500mg /1gm: Kanamycin Sulphate 500mg /1gm; Vial.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

Stability

  • Aminoglycoside Antibiotics

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Side Effects

  • Auditory Damage
  • Impaired Neuromuscular Transmission
  • Irreversible Ototoxicity
  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Transient Myasthenic Syndrome In Patients With Normal Neuromuscular Function With Large Doses Given During Surgery
  • Vestibular Damage.
  • Rare: Antibiotic-associated Colitis
  • Electrolyte Disturbances
  • Hypocalcaemia
  • Hypokalaemia
  • Hypomagnesaemia On Prolonged Therapy
  • Nausea
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Stomatitis
  • Vomiting
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cns Effects
  • Convulsions
  • Encephalopathy
  • Rash