Lycacin

Lykacin: an effective antibiotic from Italy

Lykacin, also known by the international name Amikacin, is an antibiotic from the aminoglycoside group. This drug is produced by Lizapharma in Italy and is widely used to treat various infectious diseases.

Lykacin is available in the form of injection solution in various concentrations: 1000 mg/4 ml, 500 mg/2 ml and 100 mg. Its active substance is amikacin. The drug has a wide spectrum of action and is effective in the fight against infectious diseases such as pneumonia, lung abscess, peritonitis, sepsis, meningitis, osteomyelitis, endocarditis, purulent infections of the skin and soft tissues, infected ulcers and bedsores of various origins, burns, kidney and urinary infections pathways, as well as postoperative infections.

However, before using Likacin, a number of contraindications must be taken into account. The drug is not recommended for use in case of hypersensitivity to amikacin, acoustic neuritis, impaired renal function, renal failure, uremia and pregnancy (only for health reasons).

Lykacin may cause some side effects, including hearing and balance impairment, kidney damage, headache, nausea, vomiting, changes in the cellular composition of peripheral blood (anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia), increased activity of liver transaminases, hyperbilirubinemia and allergic reactions (itching). , urticaria).

It is also worth paying attention to the interactions of Likacin with other drugs. The drug may enhance the effect of carbenicillin, benzylpenicillin and cephalosporins, and loop diuretics may increase ototoxicity.

In case of overdose with Likacin, toxic reactions may occur, and treatment requires peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis.

When using Lykacin, you should pay attention to some special instructions. Do not mix the drug in the same syringe with other medications, as pharmaceutical incompatibility is possible. During treatment, it is necessary to constantly monitor amikacin plasma concentrations, renal, hearing and vestibular function. It is also not recommended to use Licacin simultaneously with other antibiotics that may have a similar spectrum of action.

It is important to remember that this information is current as of my last update in September 2021 and changes may be made regarding Lykacin. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional or pharmacist for up-to-date information about the drug and its use.