AI Overview...
- Mikacin (Amikacin) Administration - Several sources discuss the administration of Mikacin (Amikacin), an aminoglycoside antibiotic, highlighting concerns about its side effects, proper usage, and potential negligence.
- Evidence suggests that Mikacin was administered in various cases, sometimes leading to adverse effects such as hearing loss, gangrene, and other complications Shivaji Basu VS Devapriya Ghosh - Consumer, Sameer Kaushal VS Baljeet Kaur - Consumer, MANDIRA SAHA VS UJJAL CHATTERJEE - Consumer, C. A. PHILOMINA VS VIJAYA KUMAR KODALI - Consumer, Martin F. DSouza VS Mohd. Ishfaq - Consumer.
- In some instances, experts have opined that it could not be definitively stated that Mikacin caused certain adverse effects, emphasizing the importance of proper medical judgment Shivaji Basu VS Devapriya Ghosh - Consumer, C. A. PHILOMINA VS VIJAYA KUMAR KODALI - Consumer.
- Cases of alleged medical negligence involve improper administration, continued use beyond advised periods, and failure to monitor side effects, which contributed to patient harm Sameer Kaushal VS Baljeet Kaur - Consumer, Martin F. DSouza VS Mohd. Ishfaq - Rajasthan, Martin F. D’Souza VS Mohd. Ishfaq - Supreme Court, Martin F. DSouza VS Mohd. Ishfaq - Consumer.
- There are specific references to Mikacin being used in intraocular injections and other critical procedures, with mixed outcomes and concerns over its safety profile Director Jawaharlal Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Puducherry VS S. Varrery Srinivas - Consumer.
- Side Effects and Risks - Mikacin/Amikacin is associated with serious side effects such as hearing loss, blood infections, and gangrene, especially when administered improperly or over extended periods Sameer Kaushal VS Baljeet Kaur - Consumer, Martin F. DSouza VS Mohd. Ishfaq - Consumer.
- Legal and Medical Accountability - Several cases involve legal proceedings where the administration of Mikacin was scrutinized, and expert opinions were used to determine if its use was justified or negligent.
- The importance of adhering to prescribed dosages and durations is emphasized, with deviations leading to complications Martin F. DSouza VS Mohd. Ishfaq - Rajasthan, Martin F. D’Souza VS Mohd. Ishfaq - Supreme Court.
- Some cases highlight the need for careful monitoring for side effects and timely discontinuation Sameer Kaushal VS Baljeet Kaur - Consumer, Martin F. DSouza VS Mohd. Ishfaq - Rajasthan.
Analysis and Conclusion:
Mikacin (Amikacin) is a potent antibiotic used in various medical settings, including systemic and intraocular treatments. While effective against certain infections, its administration carries significant risks of adverse effects such as hearing loss, gangrene, and blood infections. Proper medical judgment, adherence to prescribed dosages and durations, and vigilant monitoring are crucial to minimize harm. Legal cases underscore the importance of responsible prescribing practices and the potential consequences of negligence in its use.
Search Results for "Mikacin Injection"
• India - Consumer
K.S.CHAUDHARI, B.C.GUPTA
evidence except his own statement and OP has adduced evidence of two experts—Both experts have held that it could not be said that Mikacine ... This was in the aftermath of administration of Mikacin injection. ... When pointed out the OP No. 1 changed Martidox to Mikacin Injection 500 mg @ 2 ampoules daily for 5 days. The complainant stated that Mikacin is aminoglycoside Antibiotics. The complainant was administered 10 ampoules of Mikacin 500 mg. ... The OP No. 1 pres....
• India - Consumer
S.M.KANTIKAR
Rs.2.25 lacs to LRs of deceased with 9% interest—State Commission enhanced compensation from 2.25 lacs to 4 lacs—Use of 500 mg Amikacin ... Baljeet Kaur, mother of the complainants 2 to 4, aged about 69 years, took treatment for urinary tract infection (UTI) from the OP/ Petitioner Dr.Sameer Kaushal. OP advised injection ‘Mikacin’ (Amikacin). After 2-3 days, she found that she was losing hearing power, which was informed to the OP. ... It transpired that, OP prescribed Injection #HL_ST....
• India - Consumer
S.N.KAPOOR, P.D.SHENOY
The opposite party No. 1 prescribed injection Mikacin (100 mg.) 30 marks of mantoux test syringe test twice daily. As the complainant did not have milk to feed, the neonate was given 5% dextrose orally to avoid hypoglycaemia, as recommended in “Nelson’s Book of Paediatrics”. ... Hence the baby was prescribed Lasix Injection single dose (Ref : Nurses Chart annexed along with B.H.T. and Bed Chart of the baby. This gave relief to the child as it could pass urine freely. ... Epsolin, Calcium Sandoz ... ... ... 30.8.99 ... Convulsion, #HL_....
• India - Consumer
P.RAMAKRISHNAM RAJU, C.P.SURESH
Act, 1986 - Sections 2, 12, 13 and 14 -Complaint about medical negligence of a doctor of hospital-Death caused by gangrene-Wrong injection ... , more so in the absence of proof that any particular injection which has the tendency to develop gas gangrene was administered. ... It is not the case of the complainant as we scan through the complaint that due to administering injections the problem arose and ... Again at 5.00 a.m. on the next morning Mikacin 500 mg., Cristalin, Penicillin, Metrogyl I.V. fluids etc., were given....
2024 Supreme(Online)(GUJ) 23376 • India - High Court of Gujarat
MR. JUSTICE M. R. MENGDEY, J
3.1 He submitted that the prosecution had cited four other patients, wherein one female patient had died after cesarean being performed upon them in the hospital of the present applicant and other patients were suffering from acute kidney infection
• India - National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
This was in the aftermath of administration of Mikacin injection. ... When pointed out the OP No. 1 changed Martidox to Mikacin Injection 500 mg @ 2 ampoules daily for 5 days. The complainant stated that Mikacin is aminoglycoside Antibiotics. The complainant was administered 10 ampoules of Mikacin 500 mg. ... The OP No. 1 prescribed him Mikacin 500 mg injection daily for 4 days along with other medicines. He further advised to carry out certain other....
2009 0 Supreme(Raj) 274 • India - Rajasthan
R.M.LODHA, MARKANDEY KATJU
Therefore, as per direction Opposite Party Complainant could have taken or received Injection Amikacin only upto 10th June, 1991 when he showed the very first and Preliminary side effect of Injection Amikacin. ... Hence, as per direction of the appellant the respondent should have stopped receiving Injection Amikacin after 10.6.1991, but on his own he kept on taking Amikacin Injections. ... On 5.6.1991, Amikacin injection#....
2009 2 Supreme 40 • India - Supreme Court
MARKANDEY KATJU, R.M.LODHA
injection even after 11.6.1991 against the advice of the appellant which was the cause of his ailment, i.e. the impairment of his ... and blood infection – In this grave situation threatening the life of the patient the appellant had to take drastic steps – Even ... Ghosh was of the opinion that the drug Amikacin was administered by the appellant as a life saving measure and was rightly used. ... Therefore, as per direction Opposite Party Complainant could have taken or received Injection Amikacin only ....
• India - Consumer
ANUPAM DASGUPTA, R.C.JAIN
Antibiotics ... Intravitreal injection: amikacin or ceftazidime and vancomycin ... Subconjunctival injection: vancomycin and ceftazidime or gentamicin and cefuroxime. ... However, as his condition did not improve with the treatment, intraocular injection of vancomycin and amikacin was given on 12.07.1997. ... Right eye aqueous aspiration was done and intracameral injection of vancomycin and amikacin was also given. However, there is no record of subconjunctival #HL....
• India - Consumer
MARKANDEY KATJU, R.M.LODHA
injection even after 11.6.1991 against the advice of the appellant which was the cause of his ailment, i.e. the impairment of his ... and blood infection – In this grave situation threatening the life of the patient the appellant had to take drastic steps – Even ... Ghosh was of the opinion that the drug Amikacin was administered by the appellant as a life saving measure and was rightly used. ... Therefore, as per direction Opposite Party Complainant could have taken or received Injection Amikacin only ....
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