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Amicom 100 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Amicom 100 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amicom 100 Mg Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Amicom 100 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Amicom 100 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Amicom 100 Mg Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amicom 100 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amicom 100 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amicom 100 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amicom 100 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Amicom 100 Mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Amicom 100 Mg Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amicom 100 Mg 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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Is the use of Amicom 100 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amicom should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Amicom 100 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Amicom in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Amicom 100 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amicom on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amicom 100 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Amicom is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amicom 100 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Amicom rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amicom 100 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amicom 100 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amicom 100 Mg Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amicom 100 Mg Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Amicom 100 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amicom 100 Mg Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amicom 100 Mg Injection
Taking Amicom 100 Mg Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amicom 100 Mg Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amicom 100 Mg Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Amicom 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.
Yes, Amicom 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 Amicom together.
Discontinuing Amicom 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, Amicom 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.
Occasionally, Amicom can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
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