Amikacin Injection is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amikacin Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amikacin Injection. 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, Amikacin Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Amikacin Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Amikacin Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Amikacin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amikacin Injection related warnings section.
Amikacin Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Amikacin Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Amikacin 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 Amikacin Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Amikacin 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
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Is the use of Amikacin Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amikacin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Amikacin without medical advice.
Is the use of Amikacin Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Amikacin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Amikacin Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amikacin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amikacin Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Amikacin rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amikacin Injection on the Heart?
Amikacin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amikacin 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 Amikacin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikacin Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amikacin Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amikacin Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Amikacin Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amikacin Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amikacin Injection
Taking Amikacin Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikacin Injection
Information about the interaction of Amikacin Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Amikacin 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.
No, Amikacin 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.
Yes, Amikacin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Amikacin 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.
Yes, Amikacin 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, Amikacin is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Amikacin 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 Amikacin with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
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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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