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Amikab 250 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amikab 250 Injection have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Amikab 250 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amikab 250 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Amikab 250 Injection 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amikab 250 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amikab 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amikab 250 Injection related warnings section.
Amikab 250 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. Other contraindications of Amikab 250 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Amikab 250 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amikab 250 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amikab 250 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 Amikab 250 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amikab 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amikab can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amikab 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amikab in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amikab is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amikab 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amikab on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amikab 250 Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Amikab on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amikab 250 Injection on the Heart?
Amikab may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Amikab 250 Injection 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 Amikab 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikab 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amikab 250 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amikab 250 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Amikab 250 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amikab 250 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amikab 250 Injection
You can take Amikab 250 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikab 250 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amikab 250 Injection with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
