DIBEKACIN

Dibekacin is a kanamycin-derived aminoglycoside. It binds to the 30s and 50s subunits of the bacterial ribosome, inhibiting protein synthesis and causing transcription errors that lead to cell death. It kills gram-negative bacteria and certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose given by your physician is based on your health conditions, other medications or food supplements taken, and your reaction to the treatment. To diminish risks for adverse effects, do not increase your dosage, thus take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, take it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

Uses

Dibekacin is used in the following conditions:

Susceptible infections

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Dibekacin in people with the following conditions:

Pregnancy
Hypersensitivity
Known or suspected perforation of the eardrum (topical application into the ear)

Side Effects

Dibekacin may have the following side effects:

Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Acute renal failure
Decreased glomerular filtration rate
Electrolyte disturbances
Respiratory depression
Muscular paralysis
Hypersensitivity reactions
Atrophy or fat necrosis at injection sites
Cross-sensitivity with other aminoglycosides

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more significant than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A severe allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Myasthenia gravis
Regular assessment of auditory and renal function is necessary in patients with additional risk factors
Monitoring is important in patients on high doses or prolonged courses
Impaired renal function
Infants
Elderly
Obese
Cystic fibrosis

Prior in taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you have allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions with the drug. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Dibekacin may interact with the following medicines:

Vancomycin
Cephalosphorins
Ciclosporin
Cisplatin
Fludarabine
Ethacrynic acid
Furosemide
Neuromuscular-blocking agents
General anesthetics
Opioids
β-lactams
Dimenhydrinate

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are possible, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If an overdose is suspected, call your health care provider immediately.

Available brands:

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