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Amikamac 100 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Amikamac 100 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 Amikamac 100 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amikamac 100 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Amikamac 100 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Amikamac 100 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Amikamac 100 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amikamac 100 Injection related warnings section.
Amikamac 100 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. The section on Amikamac 100 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Amikamac 100 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Amikamac 100 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Amikamac 100 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 Amikamac 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amikamac. If you are pregnant, do not take Amikamac without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amikamac 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amikamac on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amikamac will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amikamac 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Effects of Amikamac on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amikamac 100 Injection on the Liver?
Amikamac is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amikamac 100 Injection on the Heart?
Amikamac has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amikamac 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikamac 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Amikamac 100 Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amikamac 100 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amikamac 100 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Amikamac 100 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amikamac 100 Injection
Taking Amikamac 100 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikamac 100 Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Amikamac 100 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Amikamac cannot be taken with penicillin. Because penicillin inactivates the Amikamac by combining the beta-lactam ring of penicillin with an amino group of this drug to form amide which is biologically inactive. For this reason Amikamac should not be taken with penicillin. The chances of inactivation of this drug are higher in case of renal failure because in this case concentration of penicillin is higher in the kidney for a longer time as compared to the normal renal function.
Do not self-administer Amikamac. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Amikamac please inform your doctor immediately.
Amikamac is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.
Amikamac is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amikamac without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Discontinuing Amikamac 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.
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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