Quick Facts for Niacin 250mg Injection
- Chemical Class
- Aminoglycosides
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- ANTI INFECTIVES
- Action Class
- Aminoglycosides
Composition of Niacin 250mg Injection
- Amikacin (250mg)
Uses of Niacin 250mg Injection
- Bacterial infections
Side Effects of Niacin 250mg Injection
- Increased blood urea
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Safety Advice for Niacin 250mg Injection
- Alcohol (SAFE): Consuming alcohol with Niacin 250mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
- Pregnancy (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): Niacin 250mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast Feeding (SAFE IF PRESCRIBED): Niacin 250mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
- Driving (UNSAFE): Niacin 250mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- Kidney (CAUTION): Niacin 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Niacin 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- Liver (SAFE IF PRESCRIBED): Niacin 250mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Niacin 250mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What to do if you miss a dose of Niacin 250mg Injection
If you miss a dose of Niacin 250mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick Facts
About Niacin 250mg Injection
Niacin 250mg Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. These may include infections of the urinary tract, bones, and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, among others. It is also used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections.Niacin 250mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.Common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions and increased blood urea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition does not improve despite treatment.Some patients receiving high doses may develop balance disorder (loss of balance), kidney damage, and hearing loss. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may also monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
How It Works
Niacin 250mg Injection is an antibiotic used to prevent or treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. These may include infections of the urinary tract, bones, and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, among others. It is also used in hospitalized patients to prevent infections.Niacin 250mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.Common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions and increased blood urea. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition does not improve despite treatment.Some patients receiving high doses may develop balance disorder (loss of balance), kidney damage, and hearing loss. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may also monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Niacin 250mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Storage
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Composition of Niacin 250mg Injection
Uses of Niacin 250mg Injection
Key Benefits of Niacin 250mg Injection
- In Bacterial infections Niacin 250mg Injection is the injection form of an antibiotic medicine that stops the growth of the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), brain, blood, and some others. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side Effects of Niacin 250mg Injection
- Increased blood urea
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Niacin 250mg Injection
Consuming alcohol with Niacin 250mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Niacin 250mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Niacin 250mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Niacin 250mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Niacin 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Niacin 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Niacin 250mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Niacin 250mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Authoritative references
- CDSCO (India) — Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — Indian drug regulator
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare — Government of India health ministry
- WHO Essential Medicines — World Health Organization essential medicines lists
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