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Amicin Injection

Amicin Injection

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Amicin Injection Information

Amicin Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amicin Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Amicin Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Amicin Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amicin Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Amicin Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amicin Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amicin Injection related warnings section.

Amicin Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amicin Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Amicin Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Amicin Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

  1. Amicin Injection Benefits & Uses
  2. Amicin Injection Dosage & How to Take
  3. Amicin Injection Side Effects
  4. Amicin Injection Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Amicin Injection with Other Drugs
  6. Amicin Injection Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Amicin Injection
  8. Amicin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amicin Injection Benefits & Uses

Amicin Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Amicin Injection 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

Amicin Injection Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

Unknown

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

Amicin Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Amicin Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Amicin Injection has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amicin Injection without medical advice.

    Severe

  • Is the use of Amicin Injection safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Unknown

  • What is the effect of Amicin Injection on the Kidneys?


    Amicin Injection may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

    Severe

  • What is the effect of Amicin Injection on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Amicin Injection on the liver have been reported.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Amicin Injection on the Heart?


    Amicin Injection has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Amicin Injection with Other Drugs

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

Severe

MannitolTacrolimusBacitracinBCG (Bacillus calmette-guerin)Capreomycin

Amicin Injection Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Amicin Injection

  • Is this Amicin Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Amicin Injection has not been reported.

    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


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

    Safe

  • Is it safe?


    Amicin Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Amicin Injection for mental disorders.

    No

Amicin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Amicin Injection


    You can take Amicin Injection with food.

    Safe

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Amicin Injection


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amicin Injection with alcohol.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Amicin Injection

Question over 2 years ago

How does Amicin Injection work?

Dr. Anjum Mujawar MBBS , Diabetology

Amicin Injection 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.

Question over 2 years ago

Is Amicin Injection safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amicin Injection is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 2 years ago

How long can I safely take Amicin Injection?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Amicin Injection can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question about 2 years ago

Is Amicin Injection nephrotoxic?

Dr. Anjum Mujawar MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Amicin Injection is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amicin Injection 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 Amicin Injection with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 2 years ago

Does Amicin Injection cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Amicin Injection is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amicin Injection 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.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 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

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