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Amcin Benefits & Uses

Amcin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Amcin 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Bacterial Infections 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: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) 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

Amcin Related Warnings

Is the use of Amcin safe for pregnant women?

Amcin 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 Amcin safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amcin for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amcin on the Kidneys?

Use of Amcin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Amcin on the Liver?

Amcin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amcin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Amcin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amcin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amcin Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Amcin

Is this Amcin habit forming or addictive?

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

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amcin as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Amcin only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Amcin for mental disorders.

No

Amcin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amcin

Taking Amcin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Amcin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amcin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amcin

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Amcin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuing Amcin 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Amcin with penicillin?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Amcin cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amcin by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Amcin should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Amcin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amcin can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Amcin together.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Amcin cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Amcin does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Amcin?

Amcin 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.