About isepamicin sulfate
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Used for
- Treats serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including some hospital-acquired infections.
Usual adult dose
Usually 15 mg/kg by injection once daily; dose is adjusted for kidney function and infection.
Usual dose in children
Dosing is specialist-directed and varies by age, weight, infection, and kidney function.
Common side effects
- Kidney damage
- Hearing or balance problems
- Injection-site pain
- Nausea or rash
Important warnings
- Kidney function and drug levels may require monitoring.
- Hearing damage can be permanent, especially with prolonged treatment.
- Use cautiously with kidney disease or dehydration.
- This injection is for supervised medical use.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; potential fetal hearing or kidney harm is a concern.
Breastfeeding
Limited information is available; seek clinical assessment before use.
Interactions
- Other kidney-toxic medicines may increase kidney injury risk.
- Other ear-toxic medicines may increase hearing or balance damage risk.
- Neuromuscular blockers may increase muscle weakness or breathing problems.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.