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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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amikamac 100 Injection is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Amikamac 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amikamac shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Amikamac 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amikamac in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amikamac is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amikamac 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Amikamac may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Amikamac 100 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Amikamac rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Amikamac 100 Injection on the Heart?
Amikamac has very mild side effects on the heart.
Amikamac 100 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 Amikamac 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikamac 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amikamac 100 Injection has not been reported.
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, Amikamac 100 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amikamac 100 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amikamac 100 Injection
Taking Amikamac 100 Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikamac 100 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amikamac 100 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
