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Amikacin Sulphate is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amikacin Sulphate has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Amikacin Sulphate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Amikacin Sulphate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Amikacin Sulphate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amikacin Sulphate is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Amikacin Sulphate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amikacin Sulphate related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Amikacin Sulphate since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Amikacin Sulphate contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Amikacin Sulphate may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Amikacin Sulphate is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amikacin Sulphate 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 Amikacin Sulphate is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amikacin Sulphate safe for pregnant women?
Amikacin Sulphate shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amikacin Sulphate safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amikacin Sulphate in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amikacin Sulphate is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amikacin Sulphate on the Kidneys?
Use of Amikacin Sulphate may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Amikacin Sulphate on the Liver?
Amikacin Sulphate has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Amikacin Sulphate on the Heart?
Amikacin Sulphate is rarely harmful for the heart.
Amikacin Sulphate 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 Sulphate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikacin Sulphate habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amikacin Sulphate is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Amikacin Sulphate does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Amikacin Sulphate should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amikacin Sulphate is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amikacin Sulphate
It is safe to take Amikacin Sulphate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikacin Sulphate
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amikacin Sulphate 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
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
