Ivimycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic produced in India by FDC Private Ltd. The international nonproprietary name of the drug is Amikacin.
Indications for use:
Ivimycin is prescribed for various infectious diseases - pneumonia, peritonitis, sepsis, meningitis, osteomyelitis, endocarditis, purulent infections of the skin, soft tissues, etc.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to the drug, renal dysfunction, pregnancy.
Side effects:
Possible impairment of hearing, vestibular apparatus, kidney function, hematopoiesis, and allergic reactions.
Special instructions:
Monitoring of drug concentrations in the blood, kidney and hearing function is required. Cannot be prescribed simultaneously with other nephro- and ototoxic antibiotics. If there is no effect within 5 days, discontinue use.