Another drug question.

[CowTown]

Just wondering if anyone has been on Amikacin IV?

Apparently it's a med used to treat TB, eventhought I don't have that, they're hoping this will work to clear things up...and I actually believe it's working.

Last night my hearing went out in my right ear 3 different times for about 10 minutes. I'm wondering if it had something to do with Amikacin. Known side effects are kidney problems and vision loss, so just curious if anyone has any stories of side effects with it.

Thanks.

 

[Jane]

Kelly, AMikacin is known to cause hearing loss. Tell your doctor!

My kids were on Amikacin nebs (for the myco) for a year w/ no problems.


AMIKACIN INJECTION (am-eh-KAY-sin)


WARNING: This drug has caused kidney problems, nerve damage or permanent hearing loss, even at usual doses. Hearing loss can occur even after the drug is stopped. If you already have kidney problems or hearing difficulty, tell your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if any of the following occur: ringing in your ears, hearing loss, unusual change in amount of urine, dizziness, numbness, skin tingling, muscle twitching or seizures. This drug may be stopped if you develop kidney or hearing problems. Your doctor will monitor your progress to minimize the possibility of these effects occurring and may run certain tests (e.g., hearing and/or kidney tests). Do not use this medication with other drugs that can cause nerve, kidney or hearing problems. Other factors that increase the risk of these side effects occurring include advanced age or dehydration (unusual thirst).

 

[CowTown]

Wow, thanks for telling me!! I wonder if they made a mistake b/c they told me to watch out for sight loss and color blindness, not hearing loss. I've only been on it for less than a week. Oh brother......!

 

[anonymous]

My 7 year old son has CF and NTM abseccus and was on and off IV Amakacin for the last 7 months. It has caused loss of all high frequency hearing. While he is on IV's he is monitored weekly for hearing. Right now he is on inhaled Amakacin and doesn't seem to have any problems with it. Good luck!!