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Hello Sir/Mam I am 23 year old male 58 kg weight and I have 6 mm stone in right ureter and doctor given me amikacin 500 mg(Ikka 500) injection in iv 2 time for 5 days today is day 2 and when I take the injection i feel blurred vision and lightheadness and I tell the doctor about this but they told me its normal but I am concerned what should I do? Should I stop this injection?Is there any other alternative medicines or pill ? Please help .
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Amikacin comes under the category of amnioglycoside antibiotics group
Although they are good but they come with lots of side effects
Like hearing loss n kidney damage
In order to know ur condition better n know proper treatment
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So explain u in a better way ur disease
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Renal stone cause urinary tract infection so they started prophylaxis antibiotics. For renal stone if lessthan 5mm . You simple needed to take more water 3-4litter per day
And some oral medication
And need to know which type of stone u got. For that we need to do some blood routine . And dietary modification
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Only your Doctor should answer this question.
Personally I would not have given Inj Amikacin for your symptoms.
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Usually you don't need any antibiotic for kidney or ureteric stones unless you have a urinary tract infection.
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Most of time antibiotics is not needed for renal calculus unless you have local infection. This is malpractice if someone giving you Iv antibiotics for stone without having infection. Please don’t go for Amikacin injections.. this antibiotics has lot of side effects. If you have burning ruination associated with fever or chills you can go for urine specific antibiotics.
For 6 mm stone better you drink lot of water , take painkillers only . If symptoms persist go for operative .
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Need few more details
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No need for iv amikacin if no infection, you need MET- medically expulsion therapy. Kindly consult
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Since amikacin has been started, complete course. Get kidney function tests done.After this, you connect online and as per need, another antibiotic can be prescribed.
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Dear, u have not shared whether any blood tests were conducted or not. What is the basis of Amikacin being given to you. May be he is giving the injection fast. R u having any symptoms? All this is reqd for better clarity and diagnosis. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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No need for amikacin for 6mm stone, if you donot have infection.
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need to start medical expulsion therapy drugs for Stone removal
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Take plenty of fluids and tab drotin 20 mg sos
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Any symptoms than need treatment, up to 6mm , no need for surgery.
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Need few more details
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Dr. Sivasuriyan S
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Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
4 yrs exp
Chennai
If you have symptoms please stop medicine and consult with UROLOGIST since u have 6mm ureteric calculus in your Right ureter.
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consult with UROLOGIST with your scan reports
Health Tips
Drink plenty of oral fluids.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Plenty of water n liquid lemonade electoral powder buttermilk.
Consult your treating doctor.
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Connect
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Dr. Khatri Mohhmed Azaruddin
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Delhi
About Amikacin:
• Amikacin is a strong injectable antibiotic from the aminoglycoside group.
• It is often used to prevent or treat infections that can happen due to ureteric stones (e.g., urinary tract infection).
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⚠️ Side Effects of Concern:
Blurred vision and lightheadedness are not very common but may indicate a reaction or side effect like:
• Inner ear toxicity (ototoxicity) – aminoglycosides can affect balance and hearing.
• Kidney toxicity (nephrotoxicity) – usually seen in higher doses or prolonged use.
• Sudden drop in blood pressure – rare, but possible after IV antibiotics.
These symptoms should not be ignored.
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✅ What You Should Do:
1. Stop the injection temporarily and consult your prescribing doctor immediately.
2. Ask for a kidney function test (KFT) and hearing/balance evaluation if not already done.
3. Switch to an oral alternative if no signs of active infection are present (and your doctor agrees).
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Dr. Prachi Gupta
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Take urologists reference once
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Dr. Praveen Gandhi
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Cuddalore
6 m stones are likely to come out on its own . have adequate hydration and review USG after 1 week if there is still pain.
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
When you are on amikacin monitor for kidney function test.
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