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Alinfec 500 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Alinfec 500 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Alinfec 500 Injection 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alinfec 500 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Alinfec 500 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alinfec 500 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Alinfec 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Alinfec 500 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Alinfec 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Alinfec 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alinfec 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Alinfec 500 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Alinfec 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Alinfec shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Alinfec 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Alinfec for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Alinfec 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Alinfec may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Alinfec 500 Injection on the Liver?
Alinfec has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Alinfec 500 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alinfec on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alinfec 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alinfec 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Alinfec 500 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alinfec 500 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Alinfec 500 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Alinfec 500 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alinfec 500 Injection
It is safe to take Alinfec 500 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alinfec 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Alinfec 500 Injection.
Yes, Alinfec has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Alinfec is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Alinfec will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Alinfec is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Alinfec is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.
Discontinuing Alinfec on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)
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