Amikamed 250 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Amikamed 250 Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amikamed 250 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Amikamed 250 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Amikamed 250 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Amikamed 250 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Amikamed 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amikamed 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Amikamed 250 Injection contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Amikamed 250 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Amikamed 250 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Amikamed 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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Is the use of Amikamed 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Amikamed can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Amikamed 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amikamed in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amikamed is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amikamed 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Amikamed may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Amikamed 250 Injection on the Liver?
Amikamed is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Amikamed 250 Injection on the Heart?
Amikamed has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amikamed 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amikamed 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amikamed 250 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Amikamed 250 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amikamed 250 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amikamed 250 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amikamed 250 Injection
Taking Amikamed 250 Injection with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amikamed 250 Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Amikamed 250 Injection with alcohol.
Occasionally, Amikamed can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Amikamed can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Amikamed is a prescription drug, hence do not take Amikamed without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Amikamed 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.
Do not self-administer Amikamed. 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 Amikamed please inform your doctor immediately.
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