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Amicip is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Amicip have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Amicip is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amicip can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Amicip normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amicip has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Amicip related warnings talks about Amicip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Amicip can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Amicip in conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss. Other contraindications of Amicip have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Amicip have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amicip is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amicip 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 Amicip safe for pregnant women?
Amicip can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amicip safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amicip on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amicip will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amicip on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amicip on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amicip on the Liver?
Amicip may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amicip on the Heart?
Side effects of Amicip rarely affect the heart.
Amicip 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 Amicip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amicip habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amicip.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amicip will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amicip is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amicip is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amicip
Taking Amicip with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicip
Information about the interaction of Amicip and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Amicip 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.
No, Amicip 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.
Discontinuing Amicip 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.
Yes, Amicip 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, Amicip 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 Amicip together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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