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Amicid is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amicid have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Amicid depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amicid can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amicid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amicid is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amicid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amicid can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amicid in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amicid contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Amicid have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amicid, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amicid 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 Amicid safe for pregnant women?
Amicid can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amicid safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amicid in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amicid is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amicid on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Amicid can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Amicid on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amicid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amicid on the Heart?
Amicid may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amicid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amicid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amicid habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amicid has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amicid as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amicid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Amicid in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Amicid
Taking Amicid with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicid
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amicid with alcohol.
Discontinuing Amicid 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.
No, Amicid 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.
Yes, Amicid is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amicid taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Amicid with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
Amicid can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Amicid 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.
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References
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