Kancin 500mg Injection belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat severe bacterial infections and multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts, such as kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow.

Kancin 500mg Injection consists of 'Kanamycin' that belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It has bactericidal action and kills the bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Use this medication as advised by the doctor. Some may experience side effects like hearing loss, dizziness, loss of balance, pain at the injection site, rash, and peripheral neuropathy (weakness, numbness, and pain caused due to nerve damage). Most of these side effects of Kancin 500mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to Kancin 500mg Injection or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have asthma, muscle or nerve problems, liver or kidney diseases, sulphite allergy, and Parkinson's disease. Kancin 500mg Injection is not recommended for pregnant women since it may harm the unborn baby. Breastfeeding women should use Kancin 500mg Injection with proper consultation and caution. Kancin 500mg Injection may make you feel dizzy; hence drive only when you are mentally alert.

Kancin 500mg Injection treats severe bacterial infections and tuberculosis by killing and preventing the growth of bacteria. It consists of 'Kanamycin,' which is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is bactericidal and prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

• Hearing loss
• Dizziness
• Loss of balance
• Pain at the injection site
• Rash
• Peripheral neuropathy

Before taking Kancin 500mg Injection, let your doctor know if you have asthma, muscle (myasthenia gravis) problems, nerve problems, liver or kidney diseases, sulphite allergy, and Parkinson's disease. Kancin 500mg Injection is not recommended for pregnant women since it may harm the unborn baby. Breastfeeding women should use Kancin 500mg Injection with proper consultation and caution. Kancin 500mg Injection may make you feel dizzy; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption to prevent the worsening of side effects. Complete the course strictly as suggested by the doctor, even if you feel better, to avoid disease recurrence.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Kancin 500mg Injection may interact with muscle problems treating drugs (Ataluren), muscle relaxants (Alcuronium), general anaesthetics (Vecuronium), water pills (Furosemide), and fluid retention treating drugs (bumetanide).

Drug-Food Interaction: Follow your doctor's advice on the foods and drinks that can be consumed.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Kancin 500mg Injection, let your doctor know if you have asthma, muscle (myasthenia gravis) problems, nerve problems, liver or kidney diseases, sulphite allergy, and Parkinson's disease.

• VECURONIUM
• FUROSEMIDE
• BUMETANIDE
• Ataluren
• ALCURONIUM

• Eat natural and healthy foods by cutting down on high on sodium processed foods.
• Exercise regularly to maintain good heart health.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.
• Avoid stress triggers and make time for yourself to relax and do activities that you enjoy.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
• Limit sodium chloride intake (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.

Your doctor may advise blood, urine, hearing, and nerve tests to check for unwanted effects.

Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.

Tuberculosis (TB): Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, but it could also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Symptoms include a cough that lasts for a few weeks, pain while coughing or normal breathing, unexplained fatigue, fever, night sweats, and loss of appetite and weight.