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Amiact 100 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Amiact 100 Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amiact 100 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Amiact 100 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amiact 100 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amiact 100 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amiact 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amiact 100 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. The section on Amiact 100 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Amiact 100 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amiact 100 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Amiact 100 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amiact 100 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amiact 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amiact can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amiact 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Amiact for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Amiact 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Amiact on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Amiact 100 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Amiact rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amiact 100 Injection on the Heart?
Amiact is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amiact 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amiact 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amiact 100 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amiact 100 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Amiact 100 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amiact 100 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amiact 100 Injection
Taking Amiact 100 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amiact 100 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Amiact 100 Injection.
Amiact is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amiact without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Amiact cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amiact 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 Amiact 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.
Amiact is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.
Yes, Amiact has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Amiact can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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