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Acmacin Information

Acmacin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Acmacin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Acmacin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Acmacin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acmacin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Acmacin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Acmacin related warnings talks about Acmacin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Acmacin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Acmacin contraindications section.

Besides this, Acmacin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acmacin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.


Acmacin Benefits & Uses

Acmacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Acmacin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acmacin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acmacin is used -

Moderate

Mild

Unknown

  • Uncoordinated Body Movements
  • Hearing Loss
  • Renal Impairment
  • Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)

Acmacin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Acmacin safe for pregnant women?


    Acmacin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Acmacin safe during breastfeeding?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Acmacin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Acmacin on the Kidneys?


    Effects of Acmacin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Acmacin on the Liver?


    Acmacin has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Acmacin on the Heart?


    Acmacin is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Acmacin with Other Drugs

Acmacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe


Acmacin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acmacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Acmacin

  • Is this Acmacin habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Acmacin is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Acmacin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Acmacin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Acmacin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Acmacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Acmacin


    You can take Acmacin with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Acmacin


    Information about the interaction of Acmacin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137

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